Clinical Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an experienced cardiac catheterization nurse to provide direct patient care in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions while educating patients and families on post-treatment needs.

The role emphasizes safety, quality compliance, and collaboration with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and support physicians during procedures.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2+ years experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
• Educate patients and families on care and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in safety, quality, and professional development activities.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Support physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Skills

RN license

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

2+ years experience

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Safety-sensitive environment

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions within established standards. Focuses on promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, considering patients’ physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Assists physicians during invasive procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, including administering sedation, supporting pharmacologic and hemodynamic needs, and post-procedure stabilization. Maintains a safe environment and adheres to regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN license required)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures
• Educate patients and families on care and post-treatment needs
• Participate in safety, quality, and professional development activities
• Develop and document individualized care plans
• Support physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures

Additional Information

This role requires a 30-minute response time, with work hours from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Candidates should have ED, ICU, or cardiac experience preferred. The position emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and team collaboration.