Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,347,000 - 198,945,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation aid

Nurse well-being

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab is seeking an experienced procedural nurse to provide skilled, patient-centered care for image-guided interventions in a four-plex lab setting. You’ll perform pre-procedural assessments, monitor patients during procedures, and collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the PACU team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Enjoy a predictable schedule including four 10-hour shifts, with no nights, weekends, or

Qualifications

• ADN/BSN/MSN or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 1–2 years of recent experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Peripheral Vascular procedural setting.
• Active DC RN License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive pre-procedural assessments.
• Preparing patients for a wide range of minimally invasive interventions.
• Providing continuous patient monitoring during procedures.
• Administering moderate sedation under physician guidance in accordance with hospital policies.
• Recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Collaborating closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Patient monitoring

Sedation administration

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

About the Job

Are you an experienced procedural nurse looking to practice at a high level within a collaborative, highly specialized team—without the demands of nights, weekends, holidays, or call?

At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to care for patients undergoing advanced minimally invasive procedures while enjoying a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Why Join Our Cardiac Catheterization Lab?

Our Cardiac Catheterization Lab is a dynamic procedural environment where nurses provide expert care to both inpatient and outpatient populations undergoing a wide variety of image-guided interventions. Operating across four procedural suites, our team is responsible for comprehensive patient care before and during procedures, partnering closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Practice at One of the Nation's Most Respected Hospitals

When you join MedStar Georgetown, you become part of a nationally recognized organization known for clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional nursing practice.

Our Distinctions Include:

• Magnet® Designation five consecutive times, placing us among just 2% of hospitals nationwide
• First hospital awarded the ANCC Well-Being Excellence™ Credential
• Academic medical center environment with advanced technology and leading-edge therapies
• Commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and evidence-based practice

Position Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, you will provide skilled, patient-centered care throughout the procedural experience.

• Performing comprehensive pre-procedural assessments
• Preparing patients for a wide range of minimally invasive interventions
• Providing continuous patient monitoring during procedures
• Administering moderate sedation under physician guidance in accordance with hospital policies
• Recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment
• Collaborating closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care

Recovery care is provided by a dedicated Procedural PACU team, allowing nurses to focus on delivering exceptional procedural care.

Enjoy a predictable schedule designed to support work-life balance:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• No nights
• No weekends
• No holidays

Benefits That Invest in You

• Nationally recognized nurse well-being resources
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance and educational advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing
• One to two years of recent experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Peripheral Vascular procedural setting
• Active DC RN License
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

If you're an experienced procedural nurse seeking clinical complexity, professional growth, and a schedule that allows you to enjoy life outside of work, we invite you to explore a career with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Lab team.

This position has a hiring range of USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr.