Registered Nurse Catheterization Lab

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Employer 401K options

Flexible scheduling

Many other benefits

Job summary

Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS seeks an experienced Cath Lab RN on a PRN per diem basis to support day shifts. You will assess patients, prepare them for catheterization, assist cardiologists during procedures such as angioplasties and stent placements, and help ensure patient safety and smooth recovery in a busy cardiac catheterization lab.

Candidates must hold an active RN license, current BCLS, ACLS certification, and have at least one year of CV Lab or Critical Care experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year CV Lab or Critical Care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, obtain histories, prepare for catheterization (pre-procedure).
• Assist during angioplasties, stent placements, EP studies and other cardiac interventions.
• Monitor post-procedure patients and provide discharge instructions.
• Operate and troubleshoot catheterization lab equipment (hemodynamic monitors).
• Respond to emergencies during procedures (arrhythmias, MI, bleeding).
• Document all aspects of patient care pre/intra/post procedure.
• Stay current with advances in cardiac care and catheter techniques.

Skills

Active RN license

ACLS

BCLS

Education

RN licensure (state)

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Catheterization Lab
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: PRN
Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
A Cath Lab RN is essential in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of cardiac catheterization procedures, contributing significantly to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases specifically with the cardiac catheterization lab.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, obtain medical histories, perform physical exams, and prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures (Pre‑Procedure Preparation)
• Assist cardiologists during procedures such as angioplasties, stent placements, electrophysiological studies, and other cardiac interventions (Intra‑Procedure Assistance)
• Monitor patients post‑procedure for complications, provide post‑procedure instructions, and ensure patient stability before discharge or transfer to another unit
• Operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment used in the catheterization lab, such as hemodynamic monitors and other diagnostic tools
• Respond quickly to any emergencies or complications that arise during procedures, such as arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, or bleeding
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including pre‑procedure assessments, intra‑procedure details, and post‑procedure outcomes
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cardiac care and catheterization techniques

Qualifications

• Active state Registered Nursing (RN) license required
• Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required
• One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Employer 401K options
• Flexible scheduling
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

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