Cath Lab RN
Interventional Cath Lab Nurse
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Nurse to join a busy interventional cardiology and vascular program. You'll work in a 3-room suite performing diagnostic and interventional procedures including cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), TAVR, pacemaker insertions, peripheral vascular interventions, and embolization procedures.
Schedule & Duration
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (day 4×12)
- Call: Weekend and weekday on-call shifts (every 6th weekend Friday 4:00 PM–Monday 7:00 AM; weekday 4:00 PM–7:00 AM)
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Weekend Commitment: 3 shifts per 2-week period
- Holiday Requirement: Must commit to working 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Requirements
- Current RN license (Compact license must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 5 years of Cath Lab experience with charge nurse responsibilities
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- Strong procedural skills: central lines, PICC placement, arterial access, hemodynamic monitoring, procedural sedation, EKG interpretation
- Travel experience required
- Ability to float between nearby facilities as assigned
What You'll Do
Circulate and scrub complex cardiac and vascular interventions, manage hemodynamics and dysrhythmias, administer vasoactive medications and reversal agents, and support catheter lab team members. Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with cardiac and vascular conditions.
Key Details
- Interdisciplinary support available: cardiology, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response
- One pre-approved time off request
- 40-hour orientation
- Float requirement: may be assigned to sister facilities nearby