Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)

Vista Health System; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Medical Center in Illinois seeks an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join our cardiac care team. You will assist cardiologists in catheterizations, monitor patients, administer moderate sedation, and handle devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and rotablators.

This role requires ACLS and about 1 year of cath lab experience, with ICU experience considered valuable. Join a community hospital recognized as a Center of Excellence in cardiac care, with a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• ACLS certification is required.
• Experience in advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Moderate sedation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Provide nursing care in the Cath Lab and interventional radiology.
• Monitor patients, administer medications, including moderate sedation.
• Operate and assist with devices used in cath procedures (e.g., IABP, rotablators).
• Perform pre-procedure checks and post-procedure assessments.
• Interpret 12-lead EKGs and manage cardiac medications.
• Adhere to cardiology guidelines and secondary prevention efforts.

Skills

ACLS

Rhythm interpretation

Moderate sedation

Cath lab experience

Job description

Vista Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RN who is eager to broaden their skills and gain valuable experience in a community hospital recognized as a certified Center of Excellence in multiple critical areas of patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist cardiologists in performing diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures.
• Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessing and managing patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab and interventional radiology as needed.
• Closely monitor patients for improvements or complications, administering medications as indicated, including moderate sedation during procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional catheterization, including circulating, monitoring, and recording procedures.
• Interpret 12-lead EKGs, manage cardiac medications, and provide emergency management of cardiac patients.
• Adhere to current clinical practice guidelines in cardiology and support secondary prevention efforts.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to gather data and identify patient needs.
• Pre-procedure responsibilities include ensuring all clinically important aspects are checked before the patient enters the Cath Lab.
• Assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation, and other cardiac procedures.
• Understand and operate special devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, rotablators, AngioJets, thrombus aspiration systems, cutting balloons, and filter wires.

Qualifications, Desired Skills, and Experiences:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a cardiology catheterization lab is preferred; ICU experience is also preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
• Experience in advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation and moderate sedation is required.

Vista Medical Center offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401K with matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• And much more!