RN Cath Lab Angio

Job Title: Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary:
The Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac vascular and radiology procedures. This role requires strong clinical expertise in a fast-paced procedural environment ensuring safe high-quality patient care before during and after procedures.

Unit: Interventional / Cardiac / Vascular

Schedule & Shifts:

• Day shifts with varied start times (8- or 10-hour shifts)

• 40 hours per week

• On-call requirement: 1 2 days per week and rotating weekend call (every 2 3 weeks)

• Holiday call coverage required

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments and provide care throughout the peri-procedural process

• Assist physicians during interventional procedures including cardiac catheterizations angiography vascular interventions and interventional radiology procedures

• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data using specialized equipment

• Provide care for patients undergoing procedures such as pacemaker insertions and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement

• Ensure proper operation and troubleshooting of cath lab and radiology equipment

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Adhere to infection control safety standards and regulatory requirements

Equipment & Systems:

• EMR: Meditech / EPIC

• Monitoring: Sensis

• Imaging Equipment: Siemens

• Labs: 2 procedure rooms

• Call Team: 4-person team

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific requirements apply)

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an interventional cath lab setting

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification

• Strong knowledge of cardiac vascular and interventional radiology procedures

• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and radiologic imaging processes

• Ability to work in a high-acuity fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interventional radiology cardiac catheterization or radiology nursing

• Familiarity with CT MRI Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine procedures

Additional Requirements:

• Must be available to start as scheduled including pre-employment health clearance requirements

• Flexibility to meet call and scheduling needs including weekends and holidays

Work Environment:

• Acute care hospital setting

• High-acuity procedural unit requiring strong teamwork and rapid response capabilities