Cath Lab RN: Interventional Cardiology Specialist

kindred; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN - Cath Lab at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra-procedure support, and post-procedure monitoring within a collaborative interventional team. This role requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN licensed in good standing.
• Minimum two years clinical nursing experience; cath lab experience preferred.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS; PALS if applicable per policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure suite and gather equipment for diagnostic/interventional procedures.
• Conduct pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and document findings.
• Circulate, scrub, and monitor patients during cardiology procedures.
• Assist with conscious sedation and documentation per policy.
• Support post-procedure handoffs and ensure cath lab readiness.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Scrub and circulate

Patient safety & sedation

Interpersonal & documentation

Sterile technique

Cardiac equipment familiarity

Physical stamina

Education

RN credential (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Hemodynamic systems

Job description

The RN - Cath Lab at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra-procedure support, and post-procedure monitoring within a collaborative interventional team. This role requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes, with opportunities to