Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

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About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for its specialized cardiovascular Cath Lab team. The team supports diagnostic catheterizations and interventional PCI procedures, including coronary stent placement. The RN works alongside interventional cardiologists, registered nurses, and monitoring technicians, and must be comfortable circulating, scrubbing, and monitoring in all areas of the Cath Lab. The role also supports a limited STEMI program Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no call requirements. The RN provides comprehensive patient care before, during, and after procedures, with an emphasis on safety, assessment, monitoring, treatment, education, and coordination across the care team.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina RN license or a multi-state compact license.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• 1–3 years of Cath Lab experience.
• Comfort working in the Cath Lab as a scrub, circulating, and monitoring nurse.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to respond and perform effectively in emergency situations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of Cardiac Cath Lab patient care while prioritizing safety and minimizing the risk of medical or healthcare errors.
• Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments, including hemodynamic monitoring and pre- and post-procedure evaluations.
• Develop individualized plans of care, revise them based on patient response, and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
• Assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, device implantation support, vascular procedures, and emergency STEMI response.
• Administer medications, monitor sedation levels, and manage patient responses during procedures.
• Document nursing care accurately and promptly.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and education needs.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, medications, and follow-up care.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being and protect patient rights.
• Assist with staff orientation, training, and competency development as directed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree