Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse - $10k Sign on Bonus

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Holy Cross Health, a member of Trinity Health, is a 557-bed, not-for-profit Catholic teaching hospital in Fort Lauderdale. The Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse provides person-centered nursing care to patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Heart Lab and EPS Lab. The nurse monitors patients’ cardiovascular and respiratory status, ECG, pain, mental status, and vital signs; supports patient safety and comfort; communicates with the invasive cardiologist and team; and documents pertinent procedural information. The position is full-time on day shift and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited (ACEN/CCNE) school of professional nursing.
• One year of critical care experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous diagnostic/invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory and/or recovery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures for arrhythmias, cardiovascular status changes, pain, and mental status changes, and intervene appropriately.
• Communicate with the invasive cardiologist throughout procedures to support patient safety, treatment, and diagnosis.
• Follow hospital policies for care during invasive procedures, including conscious sedation and monitoring oxygen saturation, respiratory and circulatory status, mental status, and vital signs; document results accurately.
• Review patient history and physical, EKG, laboratory values, and chest X-ray, and correlate procedure protocols with the patient’s physiological status.
• Perform cardiovascular assessments of patients admitted to the Heart Lab and EPS Lab and communicate abnormal findings to the invasive cardiologist and team members.
• Initiate and maintain IV therapy to provide access for routine and emergency pharmacological interventions.
• Continuously monitor ECG for abnormalities and report urgent or emergent rhythms.
• Communicate with the monitor team member to ensure accurate documentation of patient assessments, medication administration, hemodynamics, procedural findings, and recommended treatment.
• Communicate with patients throughout procedures to provide comfort, emotional support, reassurance, and safety.
• Maintain current knowledge of invasive cardiology procedures through continuing education and learning opportunities.
• Follow radiation safety principles, including ALARA, time, distance, and shielding.
• Demonstrate competency with IABP, blood glucose monitoring and quality control, ACT blood draws and sample processing, ACT monitoring and quality control, and sheath removal.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies requiring BCLS and/or ACLS, including bag-mask ventilation, CPR, defibrillator operation, and medication administration.
• Demonstrate competency in administering IV moderate sedation and knowledge of medication dosages, actions, contraindications, and reversal agents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of work, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Colleague Referral Program offering cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities.
• DailyPay for eligible colleagues.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed