Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology

Cedar Hill Regional; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology to deliver specialized nursing care before, during, and after cardiovascular and radiology procedures.

The role collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care, with focus on safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• DC RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Cath Lab, IR, or procedural nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• ONS/ONCC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, obtaining informed consent verification, initiating IV access, and providing education.
• Monitor patients during procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and moderate sedation administration/monitoring.
• Assist physicians during angiograms, angioplasty, stent placement, thrombectomy, embolization, biopsies, and other vascular interventions.
• Operate and monitor hemodynamic monitoring systems, contrast injectors, and emergency resuscitation equipment.
• Recognize and respond to complications or emergencies such as arrhythmias, respiratory distress, bleeding, or cardiac arrest.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and discharge education.

Skills

DC RN License

BLS/ACLS

ONS/ONCC certification

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology (Special Procedures) (Full Time)

The Cardiac Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and minimally invasive cardiovascular and radiology procedures. This role collaborates closely with physicians, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care before, during, and after procedures. The RN is responsible for patient assessment, procedural support, sedation monitoring, recovery care, and emergency response within the Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, obtaining informed consent verification, initiating IV access, and providing patient/family education.
• Monitor patients during procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and moderate sedation administration/monitoring in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assist physicians during procedures such as angiograms, angioplasty, stent placement, thrombectomy, embolization, biopsies, vascular interventions, and other minimally invasive procedures.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including hemodynamic monitoring systems, contrast injectors, and emergency resuscitation equipment.
• Recognize and respond to complications or emergencies, including arrhythmias, respiratory distress, bleeding, or cardiac arrest situations.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care, including sheath removal, hemostasis management, monitoring for complications, and discharge education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to infection prevention, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and department competency programs.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

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Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Cath Lab, IR, or procedural nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Requires ONS/ONCC certification

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