Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Lab

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

The RN (Cath Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab) specializes in working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures in a catheterization lab. During cardiac catheterizations, these specially trained nurses assist the medical team by monitoring the patient’s vitals, assisting with procedural sedatives, assisting doctors, technicians, nurses and the patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers patient medications
Assists in diagnostic procedures and interventional procedures
Circulates and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures
Responsible for discharge teaching with patients and families including procedural, medications, activities, care of the surgical site and lifestyle/dietary changes
Ensures consent paperwork is accurately completed
Performs examination of the patient pre and post-catheterization
Manages administrative aspects of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology patients
Monitors and documents patient vital signs
Monitors for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure
Monitors patient sedation levels during and after the procedure
Prepares patients for procedures

Minimum Requirements:

Registered Nurse with a current state license where they will be working
ACLS may be required by state/client contract
Minimum of 2 years critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amergis Job ID #1180882. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.