Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

Next Move Healthcare • Naples, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular procedures. The role collaborates with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective care during invasive cardiovascular procedures. The department has five procedure rooms and performs approximately 20–25 cases per shift. The nurse works across the Downtown Naples (Baker) and North Naples campuses and frequently floats between them.

This is a full-time, permanent position with four 10-hour day shifts per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours weekly. The role includes rotating call coverage: 12 days every six weeks, including one to two weekends, with a requirement to report within 30 minutes. The nurse must be available for STEMI activations and urgent cardiovascular procedures. Compensation is $40.00–$55.57 per hour, based on experience. The clinical setting is a hospital-based cardiac catheterization lab serving adults only; prior Epic experience is required.

Requirements

• Nursing education that meets Florida RN licensure requirements.
• Active Florida RN or APRN license.
• At least two years of relevant cardiac catheterization lab or invasive cardiovascular nursing experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting EP procedures, structural heart interventions, and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Hands-on experience with Impella, ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Shockwave, IVUS, and OCT technologies.
• Strong knowledge of invasive cardiovascular nursing, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and emergency cardiovascular care.
• Ability to respond to urgent STEMI activations and provide effective care during complex cardiovascular emergencies.
• Previous Epic EMR experience and successful completion of an Epic competency assessment on the first day of employment.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Ability to independently assess patient needs, identify complications, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Availability for 12 call days every six weeks, including one to two weekends, and ability to respond within 30 minutes.
• Willingness to work at both Downtown Naples (Baker) and North Naples campuses.
• Ability to work four 10-hour day shifts per week and participate in required emergency call coverage.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, professionalism, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume cardiovascular procedural environment.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in a high-volume, hospital-based cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Advanced experience with EP, structural heart, and peripheral vascular interventions.
• Strong proficiency in Impella, IABP, and ECMO-supported cardiovascular procedures.
• Experience with Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy, IVUS, and OCT.
• Experience with AngioVac procedures and equipment.
• Familiarity with Rodo and Vego IVUS equipment or systems.
• Experience participating in emergency STEMI activations and managing multiple urgent cases during call assignments.
• Experience caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and significant hemodynamic instability.
• Strong familiarity with Epic documentation workflows in invasive cardiovascular settings.
• Experience working across multiple hospital campuses or cardiovascular procedural departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical assignments, prioritize competing responsibilities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, EP, structural heart, and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans according to patient conditions, procedural needs, and clinical standards.
• Assist interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists during invasive procedures while maintaining patient safety and procedural efficiency.
• Support diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, EP procedures, structural heart and peripheral vascular interventions, emergency STEMI interventions, and complex procedures requiring mechanical circulatory support.
• Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythm, vital signs, and patient responses during procedures.
• Use advanced cardiovascular equipment and technologies, including Impella, IABP, ECMO, Shockwave, IVUS, and OCT.
• Assist with procedure preparation, patient positioning, sterile technique, and safe equipment operation.
• Administer medications and support procedural sedation and patient monitoring within RN scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, cardiac emergencies, hemodynamic instability, and procedural complications.
• Participate in emergency STEMI activations, including urgent after-hours and weekend call-ins.
• Coordinate care with physicians, cardiovascular technologists, anesthesia providers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation using Epic EMR.
• Assist with patient preparation, intra-procedural care, recovery coordination, and handoffs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and shared decision-making programs.
• Support patient flow and procedural operations in a five-room department performing approximately 20–25 cases per shift.
• Float frequently between Downtown Naples (Baker) and North Naples campuses.
• Participate in rotating call coverage and maintain the ability to report within 30 minutes when called.
• Follow nursing standards, infection prevention practices, radiation safety protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations.

What This Job Offers

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