Internal Travel Cath Lab RN

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

13-week contract

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath/EP Lab Registered Nurse to perform patient care for diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will prep and recover patients pre/post cath, administer moderate sedation, monitor vital signs, and ensure continuity of care in the cath lab.

You may operate point-of-care testing as required. The RN must stay calm and precise in critical situations, support collaboration in a fast-paced environment, and be ready for a 13-week contract with a

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Professional Nursing.
• Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Two years’ Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Maintain BLS; ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in diagnostic/interventional Cardiac Cath/EP lab procedures.
• Prepare and recover patients pre/post cath.
• Perform moderate sedation and record vital signs.
• Maintain continuity of care in the cath lab.
• Operate point-of-care testing as required.
• Respond to emergencies with calm, accurate care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Emergency response

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

POC testing

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs the patient care aspect of diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Cath/EP lab procedures. Preps and recovers patient pre/post cath. Performs moderate sedation and records vital signs. Maintains continuity of care for patients while they are in the cardiac cath lab, prepares charts for procedures. Operate POC testing as required. The Cardiac Cath Registered Nurse must be able to maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations, foster an environment of collaboration and respect, and maintains a positive approach to working in a fast paced environment. Must take emergency call with a 30 minute response time

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from an approved School of Professional Nursing. Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and two (2) years’ experience as a Critical Care Nurse preferred.
• Maintain current BLS certification. ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current.
• As a condition of continued employment staff members must maintain current status at all times and not allows his/her certification/licensure/ registry to expire or he or she will no longer be compliant with the requirement of the job description.
• The Registered Nurse must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on this unit. The individual must demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

• *THIS POSITION IS FOR A 13-WEEK CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT*
• Salary will be $78.00 per hourplus applicable shift differential
• Contract employees will be assigned to specific divisions.To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in that specialty area.
• 36 hours per week/72 hours per pay period
• 12-hour shifts or unit designated work hours
• Scheduled based on the needs of the unit
• This position is temporary and not eligible for benefits
• Hired for a 13-week contract not to exceed 26 weeks