Cardiac Catheterization Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 139,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

401K with VA contributions

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory team within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The RN will provide patient care, education, coordination, and safe transitions for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures.

This role works with a multidisciplinary team in a federal health system, offering a competitive salary, substantial leave, pension

Responsibilities

The Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory (CCL) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based procedural care to assigned patients and oversight of staff, including licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants, in the pre/post procedural setting.

Job description

Cardiac Catheterization Registered Nurse

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Cardiac Catheterization Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurse for our Specialty Care Service!

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory (CCL) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based procedural care to assigned patients and oversight of staff, including but not limited to licensed vocational/pracatical nurses and/or health technicians/nursing assistants, as appropriate in the pre/post procedural setting. The CCL RN provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education and coaching.

They will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. The CCL RN delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic cardiology procedures including both inpatients and outpatients.

Assesses the patients physical and mental status prior to procedures, educates on procedural and pre/post-procedural care, and documents responses to interventions, findings, and reports any changes. Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum, including the Veteran's goals of care. The CCL RN provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.

Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the development of healthcare professionals. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Integrates evidence-based practice with clinical expertise. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain and improve an evidence-based-practice culture. The CCL RN may function in several roles to include, pre procedure assessments, post procedural recovery, and assisting providers during procedures.

They maintain proficiency on the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of cardiology specific equipment. They recognize changes in patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses. Adapts to changes in the daily schedule. May be assigned call, in which the CCL RN will follow all facility policies regarding response time.

This nurse has experience with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform, integrating theoretical concepts, strong critical thinking skills, and exhibits a robust technically skilled practice.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 4 days Monday-Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm Rotating Days Off On call alternate weekday nights and alternate weekends Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $79104 – $139035/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.