Health lab registered nurse

Position Summary The Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role collaborates closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary Cath Lab team to ensure safe, efficient procedures while maintaining Orlando Health’s standards of excellence. The Cath Lab RN is responsible for patient assessment, monitoring, medication administration, hemodynamic support, and post-procedure recovery, while promoting safety, education, and compassionate care in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment.

Key Highlights Direct care for patients before, during, and after cardiac and vascular procedures.

Monitoring patient status, interpreting hemodynamics, and responding to emergent situations.

Assisting physicians during interventional and diagnostic procedures.

Maintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation.

Opening Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs

Back-up childcare and elder care

Fertility benefits and adoption assistance

NCLEX reimbursement

Free NCPDs for RN license

Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you

Specialty certifications reimbursement

Responsibilities Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance. Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions. Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc. Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available. Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/department. Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician. Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department. Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs. Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills. Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights. Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement. Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance. Attends staff development in‑services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings. Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs. Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.

Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

NRP required for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).