RN-Prep and Recovery Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialized pre- and post-procedure care for adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and interventional nephrology procedures within its Heart & Vascular program. The RN will work in a 12-bed prep/recovery unit, using intermediate care assessment skills to prepare patients for procedures, recover patients afterward, and care for select higher-acuity patients, including STEMI and TAVR patients requiring extended recovery. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and Cath Lab nurses. The program is planning an expansion to 24 prep/recovery bays and procedure rooms in 2027. This is an onsite position at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The position is 100% FTE with day/evening shifts; hours may vary with department needs. The department operates from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On-call responsibilities may be required on some weekends and holidays, with a 60-minute response time.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- For the EP Lab specifically, previous moderate sedation experience is required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) where patients are receiving care, or eligibility under state licensing regulations, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- Prior involvement in clinical procedures in the area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work.
- Experience in an academic medical setting.
- Certification in the area of specialty.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized pre- and post-procedure care for adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and interventional nephrology procedures.
- Prepare patients for procedures and provide post-procedure recovery care in a 12-bed prep/recovery unit.
- Use intermediate care assessment skills to care for select higher-acuity patients, including STEMI and TAVR patients requiring extended recovery.
- Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and Cath Lab nurses to deliver safe, efficient, patient- and family-centered care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Schedule and shift options intended to provide flexibility and work-life balance.
- Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions.
- Evening and night shift differential.
- Weekend differential.
- On-call pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
