Registered Nurse-Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Centstone HC•Rockford, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Riverside is seeking an experienced Cath Lab RN for a 13-week contract assignment in Rockford, Illinois. The role supports patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab / CVI Lab, assists with cardiovascular procedures, and contributes to Cath Lab workflow. The position is scheduled for days with a 40-hour workweek and an on-call rotation that includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The facility uses EPIC.
Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license at time of submission.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
- Cardiovascular Intervention / Cath Lab experience.
- BLS / CPR certification.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- NIHSS certification.
- Successfully pass an EKG test before completion of orientation.
- Availability for day shift with on-call rotation, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of critical care experience preferred.
- Cath Lab experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center preferred.
- EPIC experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab / CVI Lab setting.
- Support cardiovascular intervention procedures and Cath Lab workflow.
- Use the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Perform patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes.
- Administer medications and treatments according to approved nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with facility standards.
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on physician direction and hospital policy.
- Provide patient and family education based on clinical needs and level of understanding.
- Respond appropriately to complex clinical situations and escalate concerns through the proper chain of command.
- Participate in performance improvement, peer review, shared governance, and continuous learning activities.
- Support patient safety, quality care, and a positive patient experience throughout the assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
