Cath Lab RN: Prep & Recovery Specialist (PRN)

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

Education support

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin in Austin, TX seeks a Registered Nurse for Cath Lab Prep and Recovery on a PRN basis to support high-acuity cardiovascular care. You will collaborate with surgeons, techs and unit leaders to ensure safe perioperative care and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes preoperative assessment, patient education, and strict adherence to universal protocols, with on-call duties during select non-business hours. Active Texas RN licensure and ACLS/BLS requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Texas.
• ACLS within 90 days of employment start date.
• BLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Cath Lab experience or prep/recovery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

RN Diploma

RN License

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin in Austin, TX seeks a Registered Nurse for Cath Lab Prep and Recovery on a PRN basis to support high-acuity cardiovascular care. You will collaborate with surgeons, techs and unit leaders to ensure safe perioperative care and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes preoperative assessment, patient education, and strict adherence to universal protocols, with on-call duties during select non-business hours. Active Texas RN licensure and ACLS/BLS requirements apply.