Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab

About GW Hospital

GW Hospital is a leading academic medical center in the heart of Washington, DC, providing high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a teaching hospital, we offer cutting-edge technology, innovative treatments, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RN to join our dynamic team. The RN will provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role requires critical thinking, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to respond quickly in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology (EP), and interventional radiology procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes.
• Administer and titrate medications, including moderate sedation.
• Operate hemodynamic monitoring equipment and assist with intra-procedural interventions.
• Provide patient education regarding pre/post-procedure care.
• Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Participate in emergency interventions, including STEMI activations and Code Blue responses.

Main Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.

Required:

• Active RN license in the District of Columbia (or compact license with eligibility to obtain DC licensure).
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in a Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU, or Emergency Department.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association).

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab.
• CCRN or RCIS certification.
• Experience with EP procedures.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A ‘BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL’ BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2024 -- The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the  ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "high performing" status in six specialty areas: Neurology and Neurosurgery;
Orthopedics;
Pulmonology and Lung Surgery;
Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology; and Geriatrics, along with receiving “high performing” designations for the following eight common procedure and condition areas: Heart Failure;
Heart Attack;
Kidney Failure;
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma;
Prostate Cancer Surgery;
Stroke;
Hip Fracture; and Diabetes. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.

Additionally in 2024, GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

U.S. News and World Report named GW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in 2024. This designation means that GW Hospital provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

"We are thrilled that GW Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.C. Region. " As an academic medical center,…