Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Next Move Healthcare; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 48,904 - 78,109; Full time

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare in Brunswick, Georgia is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join a collaborative cardiovascular care team. The Cath Lab RN provides direct nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures, assists the cardiologist, and performs clinical, technical, and administrative duties to support a safe cath lab environment.

This role welcomes RNs with Cath Lab, ICU, ED, IMCU, or other critical care backgrounds who thrive in procedural settings

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in Cath Lab, ICU, ED, IMCU or critical care.
• Current Georgia RN license.
• ACLS certification as per requirements.
• Proven cardiac assessment and emergency response skills.
• Experience in ICU/Cath Lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulator, scrub, and procedure-recording during catheterization.
• Assist cardiologists and clinical team throughout procedures.
• Document nursing assessments and update care plans.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Administer medications and IV therapies with monitoring.
• Maintain infection-control and patient-safety standards.
• Calibrate and prepare Cath Lab equipment as needed.
• Record patient charges and departmental logs.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Critical care

Emergency response

Nursing assessment

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

IV sedation

AHA ACLS

Job description

Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Location: Brunswick, Georgia
Department: Cardiovascular Services / Cardiac Cath Lab
Pay Range: $35.50–$56.70 per hour, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: None
Relocation Assistance: None

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join a collaborative cardiovascular care team in Brunswick, Georgia.

The Cath Lab RN provides direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures. This position also assists the cardiologist throughout each procedure and performs the clinical, technical, and administrative duties required to support a safe and efficient cardiac catheterization laboratory.

This opportunity is well suited for an RN with Cath Lab, ICU, Emergency Department, IMCU, or other critical care experience who is comfortable working in a procedural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform circulator, scrub, and procedure-recording responsibilities during cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Assist cardiologists and other clinical team members throughout all phases of cardiac catheterization.
• Complete and document comprehensive nursing assessments to identify and prioritize patient needs.
• Develop, implement, reassess, and update individualized plans of care.
• Closely monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Immediately communicate changes in cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, pain level, mental status, or overall condition to the physician.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies while monitoring and documenting patient responses and potential side effects.
• Follow established guidelines for moderate sedation and complete required conscious-sedation competencies.
• Maintain compliance with infection‑control policies, universal precautions, and patient‑safety standards.
• Calibrate and prepare Cath Lab equipment as needed.
• Accurately maintain patient records, departmental logs, procedural documentation, and patient charges.
• Assist with the orientation and preceptorship of nursing students and newly hired staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Minimum of two years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Intensive Care Unit
• Emergency Department
• Intermediate Care Unit
• Complex telemetry
• Other critical care setting
• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Georgia.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
• Ability to complete required IV conscious‑sedation competencies.
• Strong cardiac assessment, critical‑thinking, and emergency‑response skills.
• Previous ICU, Cath Lab, or critical care experience is strongly preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive hourly compensation based on relevant experience.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and professionally supportive cardiovascular department.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition-reimbursement and employee-wellness programs.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• The ability to expand procedural and critical care skills without the commute and congestion of a major metropolitan area.
• Coastal location offering mild winters, natural beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, and historic attractions.

Join a patient-focused team committed to delivering safe, accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective cardiovascular care.