Cath Lab RN (PRN)
About The Position
The Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The RN delivers care before, during, and after procedures while ensuring compliance with CMS ASC Conditions for Coverage, infection control standards, and patient safety regulations. The role includes assessing patients and preparing them for procedures, circulating and/or monitoring during cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures, monitoring conscious sedation and hemodynamic status, assisting physicians, responding to emergencies, and providing post-procedure recovery and discharge education. The position is PRN.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Pennsylvania or a multi-state RN license.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Moderate sedation competency validation.
- Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring.
- Knowledge of anticoagulants and antiplatelets, contrast safety protocols, and radiation safety principles.
- Ability to respond to emergencies until transfer if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1–2 years of critical care or cath lab experience preferred.
- Moderate sedation training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments, including review of cardiac history and physical, medication reconciliation, allergy and contrast risk screening, and renal function.
- Verify informed consent, initiate IV access, administer pre-procedure medications, prepare the procedural site, confirm NPO status, and comply with procedural time-outs.
- Educate patients and families about the procedure and post-care instructions.
- Circulate and/or monitor during diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, PCI, peripheral angiography and interventions, loop recorder insertions, and CardioMEMS procedures.
- Monitor conscious sedation in accordance with CMS and Pennsylvania state regulations.
- Continuously monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.
- Assist the physician with sterile technique and equipment preparation.
- Document medications, contrast volume, and procedural events in real time.
- Respond to emergencies, including arrhythmias, hypotension, and contrast reactions; operate the defibrillator and emergency equipment.
- Recover patients in PACU or a monitored recovery area.
- Assess access sites for bleeding or hematoma and monitor distal pulses and vascular status.
- Manage sheath removal and radial band removal.
- Provide discharge education on activity restrictions, wound care, medication instructions, and emergency warning signs.
- Ensure discharge criteria are met according to ASC policy.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
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