Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Lifepoint Health•Rutherfordton, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Cath Lab. The nurse will join a specialized cardiovascular team supporting diagnostic catheterizations, interventional percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, including coronary stent placement, device implantation support, vascular procedures, and emergency STEMI response. The role involves circulating, scrubbing, and monitoring during procedures and working across all areas of the Cath Lab alongside interventional cardiologists, registered nurses, and monitoring technicians. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a limited STEMI program Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are no call requirements. The RN provides safe, comprehensive patient care, including hemodynamic monitoring, pre- and post-procedure assessments, individualized care planning, medication administration, sedation monitoring, timely documentation, and communication of patient status. The nurse coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team, provides patient and family education, advocates for patient rights and well-being, and may support staff orientation and competency development as directed. Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility serving Rutherford County and surrounding communities. It is part of Lifepoint Health and partners with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in North Carolina; an NC license or multistate compact license is accepted.
Associate’s degree in Nursing.
1–3 years of Cath Lab experience.
Comfort working in all Cath Lab areas, including scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring.
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 to and perform effectively in emergent situations.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

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 assessments, including hemodynamic monitoring and pre- and post-procedure evaluations.
Formulate individualized plans of care, revise them in response to patient outcomes, and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
Assist with Cath Lab procedures, including diagnostic cardiac catheterization, PCI, device implantation support, vascular procedures, and emergency STEMI response.
Circulate, scrub, and monitor during procedures across the Cath Lab.
Administer medications, monitor sedation levels, and manage patient responses during procedures.
Document nursing care accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, 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 their 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 insurance.
Paid family leave.
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.