Cath Lab RN: Cardiac Procedure Prep & Care

Sjmctx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. You will prepare patients, perform pre-op teaching, monitor for arrhythmias, and manage arterial/venous sheath removal with discharge planning to ensure optimal patient care.

This full-time day shift role requires CCU experience and a current Texas RN license, offering the chance to contribute to a long-standing hospital admired for compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Three to five years medical/surgical nursing with two to three years CCU experience.
• Current RN license issued by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
• BSN, Diploma or ADN in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for procedures in the Cath Lab and obtain the appropriate permit.
• Provide pre-op teaching, start IV, monitor physiologic parameters, and assess for arrhythmias.
• Remove arterial and venous sheaths following Cath Lab protocol.
• Deliver discharge instructions and communicate with Nursing Units for continuity of care.
• Act independently under physician orders and respond quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Cardiovascular nursing

Cardiac anatomy

Arrhythmia interpretation

Arterial/venous sheath removal

Education

BSN / Diploma / ADN in Nursing

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. You will prepare patients, perform pre-op teaching, monitor for arrhythmias, and manage arterial/venous sheath removal with discharge planning to ensure optimal patient care.

This full-time day shift role requires CCU experience and a current Texas RN license, offering the chance to contribute to a long-standing hospital admired for compassionate care.