Cath Lab RN

Registered Nurse – Catheterization Lab

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for its catheterization lab. You will provide direct patient care and monitoring for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures, including diagnostic angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), stent placements, and device implants. This is a fast-paced, procedural environment where clinical judgment and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vital signs and hemodynamic status throughout procedures; alert the team to any changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, sedation, and contrast media per physician orders and established protocols
• Assist physicians during procedures in circulating and monitoring roles
• Prepare patients pre-procedure with education and assessment; provide recovery care and discharge instructions post-procedure
• Manage vascular access sites, including sheath removal and hemostasis per protocol
• Respond quickly to emergent complications such as arrhythmias, hemorrhage, and vasovagal reactions
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cath lab technicians, and the interdisciplinary team on patient care planning
• Document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1+ years of catheterization lab experience
• ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• Ability to respond to emergent and on-call cases

Preferred Qualifications

• RCIS certification
• BSN degree

Schedule

• Full-time, 4 × 10-hour days
• First shift
• 13-week contract
• Start date: November 2, 2026
• Lexington, Kentucky