Cardiovascular Registered Nurse | Cardiac Cath Lab

Medical University of South Carolina; Nebraska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Cardiovascular RN to join the Cardiac Catheterization Lab team. You will care for patients before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures, while collaborating with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in critical care or interventional settings, BLS/ACLS, and strong ECG interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current South Carolina or Compact State RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac physiology/pathology, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and physiologic monitoring.
• Experience – one of the following: 2 years Critical Care/ED RN OR 2 years Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology RN OR 1 year Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status.
• Provide moderate sedation per policy and competency.
• Prepare patients, sterile fields, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond to cardiac emergencies.
• Assist with emergency interventions including defibrillation and temporary pacing.
• Educate and reassure patients and families throughout the procedural experience.
• Collaborate with Cardiologists and Cath Lab team.
• Promote patient safety and efficient procedural care.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

12-lead EKG interpretation

Physiologic monitoring

Sedation administration

Cardiac catheterization knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Defibrillation

Temporary pacing

Job description

Job Description Summary Critical Care Skills. Advanced Procedures. Life-Changing Impact. Ready to take your nursing skills beyond the bedside? Join our Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) team and work at the intersection of critical care, advanced cardiovascular procedures, and cutting-edge technology. As a Cardiovascular RN, you’ll work side-by-side with Cardiologists and a specialized procedural team caring for patients before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures. If you’re a confident RN who thrives in high-acuity situations, thinks quickly, and enjoys hands-on procedural care, this could be your next career move.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001458 LAN - Cardiac Cath Lab (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

What You’ll Do

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures
• Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status
• Provide moderate sedation according to established policy and competency
• Prepare patients, sterile fields, equipment, and supplies for procedures
• Recognize subtle changes in patient condition and respond quickly to cardiac emergencies
• Assist with emergency interventions, including defibrillation and temporary pacing
• Educate and reassure patients and families throughout their procedural experience
• Collaborate closely with Cardiologists and the multidisciplinary Cath Lab team
• Promote exceptional patient safety, quality, and efficient procedural care

What You’ll Bring

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current South Carolina or Compact State RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Strong knowledge of cardiac physiology/pathology, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and physiologic monitoring
• Experience – One of the Following: 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department RN experience OR 2 years of Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology RN experience OR 1 year of Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience

Take Your Critical Care Skills to the Next Level Bring your clinical judgement, technical skills, and passion for cardiovascular care to a team where precision matters, teamwork is essential, and your expertise can make an immediate difference. Your next challenge is waiting in the Cath Lab. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.