Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a full-time RN for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will provide specialized nursing care to adults undergoing cardiovascular procedures, monitor patients, assist physicians, and ensure safety and quality.

Requirements include valid RN license, BLS/ACLS, and at least 1 year in a cath lab or related area. Competitive pay and total rewards package offered.

Qualifications

• Active state RN license required.
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications on hire.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or related setting.
• Strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and cardiovascular procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and patient assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for cardiac catheterization patients.
• Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data before, during, and after procedures.
• Document patient condition and report changes promptly to care team.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for procedures; ensure readiness and efficiency.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with cardiology team to deliver high-quality care.
• Participate in quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

RN license

BLS/ACLS

Cath Lab experience

Hemodynamic monitoring

Critical thinking & communication

Education

BSN

Tools

Cardiac monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

RN, Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Full Time Days

Pay: $41.24/hr - $53.47/hr

Department: Cardiac CatheterizationSchedule: Full-Time, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Catheterization Lab provides specialized nursing care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Working closely with cardiologists and the interdisciplinary care team, this role is responsible for patient assessment, monitoring, procedural support, and post-procedure care while ensuring patient safety and positive clinical outcomes. The RN plays a critical role in maintaining procedural readiness, managing equipment and supplies, and supporting quality improvement initiatives within the Cardiovascular Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor and interpret physiologic and hemodynamic data before, during, and after procedures.
• Continuously assess and document patient condition, reporting changes promptly to physicians and care team members.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies to ensure operational readiness and efficient workflow.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and coordinate supplies required for scheduled procedures.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Active state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Lab, or Critical Care setting.
• Strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring, cardiovascular procedures, and emergency patient management.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and patient assessment skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience supporting interventional cardiology or electrophysiology procedures.
• Experience in an acute care hospital environment.

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $41.24 to $53.47. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf