RN - 19334198

Baptist Medical Center South • Montgomery, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse works in a four-room cath lab at a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center that is also a Primary Stroke Center and has a Level III NICU. The lab averages 20–25 patients per day. Travelers with at least one year of interventional Cath Lab experience are accepted, including first-time travelers. A lead is available if the traveler does not have their own.

The role involves caring for patients undergoing procedures and treatment for STEMI/NSTEMI, LHC/RHC, CHF, angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, staged/protected PCI, pericardiocentesis, and temporary pacing. Experience in electrophysiology and vascular procedures is beneficial but not required.

The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM. Weekend rotation includes call every fourth weekend, with a 30-minute response time for call notifications. Staff are expected to be on call for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per contract. Travelers new to the facility receive 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 1–3 unit-orientation shifts, depending on comfort. Returning travelers may need less orientation depending on their last date of service. Green hospital scrubs are provided, and parking is available in a dedicated parking deck.

Requirements

• At least one year of interventional Cath Lab experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience managing patients with the conditions and procedures listed in the posting.
• Groin site management experience and radial band management experience, including VascBand.
• Ability to administer moderate sedation and titrate drips.
• Familiarity with emergency drugs and efficient use of defibrillators and pacers.
• Ability to recognize rhythm changes and determine appropriate anticoagulant administration.
• Comfort addressing ventilator alarms.
• Ability to respond to call notifications within 30 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
• Experience in vascular procedures.
• Experience with equipment including Medtronic ACT machine, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, Laser, Rotablator, FFR, and IVUS is not required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with the listed cardiac conditions and procedures, including STEMI/NSTEMI, LHC/RHC, CHF, angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, staged/protected PCI, pericardiocentesis, and temporary pacers.
• Manage groin sites and radial bands (VascBand).
• Administer moderate sedation and titrate drips.
• Recognize rhythm changes and determine appropriate anticoagulant administration.
• Respond to ventilator alarms.
• Participate in the scheduled call rotation, including every fourth weekend and designated seasonal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed