Registered Nurse (RN), Cath Lab

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a ScionHealth hospital in Columbus, GA, is seeking an RN for the Cath Lab to provide skilled nursing care during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

The role requires assessment, procedure prep, intra-procedure support (circulating and scrubbing), and post-procedure monitoring with emphasis on safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and active RN license in state of practice.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1+ year cath lab or cardiac experience preferred.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure suite and gather equipment.
• Conduct pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and document findings.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Circulate, scrub, and monitor during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administer medications and oxygen under physician supervision.
• Participate in post-procedure handoffs and recovery.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Scrub, circulate and monitor

Judgment and problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Sterile technique and safety

Procedural sedation knowledge

Cardiac equipment familiarity

Education

Postsecondary nursing credential (RN)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)

Tools

ECG Monitors

Cath Lab equipment

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The RN - Cath Lab provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra-procedure support including circulating and scrubbing roles, post-procedure monitoring, and collaboration with the interventional team. This position requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Prepares procedure suite and gathers necessary equipment and supplies.
• Conducts pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and documents findings.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Circulates, scrubs, and monitors patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administers medications and oxygen under direct supervision of a physician.
• Operates and maintains monitoring and procedural equipment.
• Participates in patient recovery and post-procedure handoffs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Supervises and supports other Cath Lab personnel as needed.
• Assists with conscious sedation and documentation per hospital policy.
• Participates in emergency response procedures, including defibrillation and IABP operation.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of Cath Lab.
• Participates in on-call rotation and complies with timely response expectations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
• Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and effective problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and procedural sedation.
• Familiarity with cardiac equipment including injectors, monitors, and hemodynamic systems.
• Capable of lifting 50-150 lbs with or without assistance must use proper body mechanics.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required) And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within Facility-Specified time frame (May be Required-Facility Specific)

Experience

• 2+ years clinical nursing experience (Required) And
• 1+ years of Cath Lab or cardiac experience (Preferred)