Cath Lab RN

Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology RN — Rochester, NY

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Days, 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

This combined Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology RN role serves an adult and geriatric patient population in a fast-paced procedural environment. Candidates must have hands-on experience in both settings — IR-only backgrounds will not be considered.

Clinical Scope

The unit manages patients requiring cardiac catheterization (diagnostic and interventional) as well as a full range of IR procedures, including:

• Left and right heart catheterization, PCI, cardiac stent placement, IABP placement/removal, and Impella insertion
• Pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction, angioplasty, and Swan-Ganz/PA line monitoring
• Nephrostomy, embolization, uterine arterial embolization, renal angiography and stenting
• Liver and lung biopsy, paracentesis, gastrostomy tube placement, chest tube placement
• PICC/central venous access, port placement, dialysis graft creation/revision, endovascular interventions, and stent graft placement

RNs are also expected to demonstrate competency in phlebotomy and IV placement.

Call & Weekend Expectations

Expect 8–10 call shifts per month, including 1–2 weekend call shifts depending on scheduling rotation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience
• Active New York RN license (required at time of submission)
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency with electronic charting (required)
• Candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• Float within the facility is required
• Scrubs are provided

Orientation: Approximately 40 hours, with pre-start modules required.