RN Internal Traveler - Cath Lab/EP

Boulder Community Health•Boulder, CO

55d•$80 - $90

About The Position

Boulder Community Health is seeking an Internal Traveler Registered Nurse for Cath L/EP#who provides direct patient care and assist physicians in performing invasive and specialized cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.# Cath Lab:##Provide direct patient care and assist physicians in performing invasive and specialized cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.##Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patient care in a competent manner as outlined below.##Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality care in the procedural area. Provide On Call coverage for after-hours cases. EP Lab:##Provide direct patient care and assist physicians in performing invasive and specialized cardiac procedures within the Electrophysiology Lab.##Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patient care in a competent manner as outlined below.##Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality care in the procedural area. Contracts are 13 weeks. External applications accepted. New hires cannot be ex-BCH employee within 6 months. 40 hours/week plus OT for procedural coverage in EP when they run long;#restricted On Call (30 minutes) as well as CB hours when needed for Cath Lab.##Call as assigned by the department

Requirements

Cath Lab RN minimum 2 years experience
Completion of accredited nursing program
Colorado RN license in good standing
BLS required through American Heart Association
ACLS required#through American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

CCRN, CVRN and/or RCIS preferred for Cath Lab.
CCRN, RCES and/or CEPS preferred for EP Lab

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in conformance with current recognized nursing practice, procedures, policies and established standards of care.
Enhance the quality and timeliness of patient care by working cooperatively with other personnel
Review all pre-procedural tests to assure patient safety. Incomplete or unusual findings are reported to cardiologist and documented prior to procedure.
Monitor patient conditions continuously for immediate recognition, interpretation and management.
Administer intravenous sedatives for procedural sedation and titrate medications.
Function as circulator during case
Provide post procedural care and maintenance of arterial and/or venous hemostasis until patient is transferred to the next level of care.
Recover patient per hospital policy.
Calibrate, adjust, maintain and operate equipment as necessary to ensure the safe, accurate administration of tests and procedures. Monitor equipment and report any malfunctions.
Responsible for keeping all licenses and certifications up to date.