Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab Full-Time Days

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking an experienced RN for the Cath Lab. The role covers pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications include RN license, BCLS/ACLS, and 2+ years of nursing experience; cath lab experience is preferred. The hospital offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN license and state licensure required on hire.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications as appropriate.
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical nursing experience; cath lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure suite and gathers equipment.
• Performs pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and documents findings.
• Circulates, scrubs, and monitors during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administers medications and oxygen under physician supervision.
• Supports post-procedure recovery and handoffs.
• Participates in emergency response procedures and on-call rotations.
• Maintains cath lab cleanliness and readiness.

Education

Postsecondary certificate/diploma/program graduate

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care.

Description

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care.

Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about.

If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s.

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)