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 in its Heart & Vascular program. The position is based in a 12-bed prep/recovery unit and involves preparing patients for procedures, recovering patients afterward, and caring for select higher-acuity patients, including STEMI and TAVR patients requiring extended recovery. The role calls for strong intermediate care assessment skills and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and Cath Lab nurses. The program plans to expand to 24 prep/recovery bays and procedure rooms in 2027. This is a 100% FTE position on a day/evening shift. The unit's operational hours are 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; hours may vary with department needs. On-call responsibilities may be required on some weekends and holidays, with a 60-minute response time. The position is onsite at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Compensation may include evening and night shift differentials, weekend differential, and on-call pay; starting pay is competitive, and relevant work experience will be considered.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or where the employee may work, as eligible under state licensing regulations.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months.
- For the EP Lab: previous moderate sedation experience.
- Six months of relevant clinical nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Prior involvement in clinical procedures in the area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work, preferred.
- Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
- Certification in the area of specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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.
- Participate in on-call coverage when required, including some weekends and holidays, with a 60-minute response time.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Nursing recognition and award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
