Cardiovascular Registered Nurse | Cardiac Cath Lab

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) team and work at the intersection of critical care, advanced cardiovascular procedures, and cutting-edge technology. As a Cardiovascular RN, you’ll work side-by-side with Cardiologists and a specialized procedural team caring for patients before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures. If you’re a confident RN who thrives in high-acuity situations, thinks quickly, and enjoys hands-on procedural care, this could be your next career move.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current South Carolina or Compact State RN license
Current BLS and ACLS
Strong knowledge of cardiac physiology/pathology, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and physiologic monitoring
2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department RN experience OR 2 years of Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology RN experience OR 1 year of Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures
Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status
Provide moderate sedation according to established policy and competency
Prepare patients, sterile fields, equipment, and supplies for procedures
Recognize subtle changes in patient condition and respond quickly to cardiac emergencies
Assist with emergency interventions, including defibrillation and temporary pacing
Educate and reassure patients and families throughout their procedural experience
Collaborate closely with Cardiologists and the multidisciplinary Cath Lab team
Promote exceptional patient safety, quality, and efficient procedural care