Registered Nurse (RN)—Cardiac Cath Lab—Full Time Days

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Texas Health Dallas will play a crucial role in assisting in the development of a strong Cardiac Cath Lab, participating in unit involvement to improve efficiency, and fostering a cohesive team environment. This high-paced procedure unit performs approximately 225 Cath Lab procedures per month, with significant volumes related to Cardiogenic Shock, STEMI, PVD, and Structural Heart interventions (TAVR, Mitral Clips, Watchman, etc.). The Cath Lab is equipped with 4 Cath Labs, 2 EP Labs, and 26 Observation/recovery beds. The role involves 4 -10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) with on-call responsibilities for evenings, weekends, and holidays, requiring the nurse to live within a 30-minute drive for response time.

Requirements

Diploma of Nursing OR Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required
1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse (RN)
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support –within 90 Days
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency
Required to live within a 30-minute drive for on-call requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One (1) or more years’ current experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab, Critical Care or ED RN is strongly preferred.
IABP - Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Certification Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in building a strong Cardiac Cath lab
Participate in unit involvement to improve efficiency
Foster a cohesive team environment
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Demonstrate attention to emotional, social, and self-esteem needs.
Demonstrate flexibility.
Engage in mutual problem solving.