Registered Nurse / RN Cardiac Cath Lab

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, PRN Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. The role involves direct patient care in the Cath Lab, assisting cardiology procedures, and working with adult and geriatric patients under imaging procedures, with on-call requirements.

The position requires Texas RN licensure, BLS within 14 days, and ACLS certification, with on-site responsibilities and a focus on urgent patient care in a high-tech setting.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN License.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.
• ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Assist Cardiologist with cardiovascular studies and interventions.
• Care for adult and geriatric patients; imaging uses ionizing radiation.
• Respond to on-call within 30 minutes and arrive at the Cath Lab promptly.
• Direct nursing care throughout the procedure and post-procedure care as indicated.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certified

Education

Texas RN License

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patientcare for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
• The Cardiac Catheterization Registered Nurse assists the Cardiologist with procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This includes both Cardiovascular studies/interventions as well as Special Procedure studies/interventions.
• The patient population contains adults, and geriatric patients. Ionizing Radiation is utilized to perform these studies as well as other imaging modalities.
• On-Call is required and the employee must be able to respond and arrive in the Cath Lab within 30 minutes.
• The Registered nurse is responsible for direct patient care during the procedure.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must maintain current Texas RN License.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.