MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab (Days)
Petoskey, Michigan•Temporary
$64 - $74 hourly
$64 - $74 hourly
About the Job
Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN).
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic invasive cardiology team. In this role, you will deliver specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, electrophysiology studies, and emergency cardiac interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Intraoperative & Procedural Support: Circulate, monitor, and assist during cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, stenting, and other interventional vascular procedures.
- Patient Assessment & Care: Administer sedatives, manage conscious sedation protocols, closely monitor hemodynamic vital signs, and track continuous ECG readouts.
- Post-Procedure Recovery: Perform sheath removal, manage vascular access sites, apply pressure dressings, monitor for post-procedural complications, and prepare patients for transfer or recovery.
- Emergency Response: Initiate rapid clinical interventions and advanced cardiac life support protocols during acute cardiac events or patient deterioration.
- Documentation & Safety: Accurately document procedural metrics, equipment usage, medication administration, and patient responses according to strict clinical standards.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Cath Lab Experience: Minimum 2+ years of recent, dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience [Required].
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required at submission].
- Certifications:
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
- Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
Core Competencies: Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamic monitoring, sheath care, conscious sedation, and emergency response