RN-Cath Lab PRN
About The Position
The RN - Cath Lab provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. The role includes patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra-procedure support in circulating and scrubbing roles, post-procedure monitoring, and collaboration with the interventional team. It requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes. The nurse prepares the procedure suite and equipment, assesses and documents patient status, assists with transport and positioning, and circulates, scrubs, and monitors patients during procedures. The RN administers medications and oxygen under direct physician supervision, supports recovery and handoffs, assists with conscious sedation, participates in emergency response, and helps maintain Cath Lab readiness. The position participates in an on-call rotation and must meet timely response expectations. Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is a 116-bed community hospital in Hartsville, South Carolina. The hospital describes innovation, safety, and community as central to its work and reports recognition and accreditations in multiple areas of care.
Requirements
- Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
- Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure in the state of practice is required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire or within the facility-specified time frame.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification may be required within a facility-specified time frame, depending on the facility.
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience is required.
- Proficiency in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
- Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
- Sound judgment, adaptability, and effective problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and procedural sedation.
- Familiarity with cardiac equipment, including injectors, monitors, and hemodynamic systems.
- Ability to lift 50–150 pounds, with or without assistance, using proper body mechanics.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
- At least 1 year of Cath Lab or cardiac experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, when required by the facility.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the procedure suite and gather necessary equipment and supplies.
- Conduct pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and document findings.
- Assist with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
- Circulate, scrub, and monitor patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
- Administer medications and oxygen under direct supervision of a physician.
- Operate and maintain monitoring and procedural equipment.
- Participate in patient recovery and post-procedure handoffs.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
- Supervise and support other Cath Lab personnel as needed.
- Assist with conscious sedation and documentation per hospital policy.
- Participate in emergency response procedures, including defibrillation and IABP operation.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the Cath Lab.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and comply with timely response expectations.
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Education Level
Associate degree
