Cath Lab RN

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse

Base pay: $62.00/hr

Job Summary

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse specializes in caring for patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac procedures, permanent and temporary pacemaker insertion, and intra‑aortic balloon pump insertion. The nurse operates specialized equipment safely and efficiently, assists in procedures, and provides patient care during the procedure under the supervision of the physician and Catheterization Laboratory manager.

About Us

For over 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals nationwide. We deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities on‑demand.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

License

Current and unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.

Experience

At least one year as a cardiac catheterization laboratory nurse in a clinical setting.

Credentials

Advanced CPR credentials, such as ACLS. NALS may be required for pediatric patients.

Environmental Working Conditions

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Provides required care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Evaluates and modifies the plan of care based on observable responses by the patient.
• Performs continuous nursing assessment of the patients’ physical and emotional needs and corresponding therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient services in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Provides care to the patient pre‑procedure, during, and post‑procedure in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Performs non‑invasive hemodynamic monitoring, such as continuous telemetry monitoring band 12 lead EKG monitoring and dysrrhythmia interpretation.
• Assists physician with non‑invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Assists physician with invasive diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac catheterization.
• Assists physician with invasive interventional procedures, such as permanent pacemaker insertion.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE