RN - 19380551

Baptist Medical Center South•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides high-quality care in a catheterization lab setting. The facility operates four catheterization labs and treats a range of cardiovascular conditions. The RN works with a collaborative team that includes a Cath Lab Coordinator, Radiologic Technologists, and Cardiologists, with 24/7 support available from Respiratory Therapists, Hospitalists, and a Code Team. The facility is a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center, has a Level III NICU, and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center. The nurse cares for patients undergoing cardiology procedures, supports patients before and after procedures in the Cardiovascular Recovery area, administers moderate sedation, manages IV drips, monitors rhythms, and performs site management. The role also involves responding to emergent ventilator alarms. The facility provides orientation and training for travelers who are new or returning after a year, including classroom and hands-on training. The position uses Cerner EMR, the XPER (Phillips) hemodynamic monitoring system, IV medication administration systems, and other advanced medical devices. Shifts are 12 hours starting at 7:00 AM. Weekend and holiday scheduling is required on a fair rotation defined by management. The nurse must be able to respond in a timely manner while on call; a structured call team is in place. Scrubs are provided, and on-site parking is available.

Requirements

At least one year of interventional Cath Lab experience.
Experience with relevant patient populations and conditions, including CHF, angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, and staging/protected PCI.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Familiarity with hemodynamic monitoring systems, emergency medications, and defibrillator/pacing equipment.
Ability to titrate medications and manage complications effectively.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM and participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Experience with various technologies and procedures; beneficial but not mandatory for all roles.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients undergoing cardiology procedures, including STEMI/NSTEMI and LHC/RHC.
Manage patients before and after procedures and support their recovery in the Cardiovascular Recovery area.
Administer moderate sedation and manage IV drips.
Recognize critical changes in patient rhythms.
Conduct site management.
Be prepared to address emergent alarms from ventilators.
Respond in a timely manner while on call.