Registered Nurse (RN) - CMC Procedural Cath Lab

Carolinas Medical Center; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced RN to join a high-acuity Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization Laboratory team that operates three cardiac and three vascular procedure rooms daily. The role emphasizes comprehensive care, leadership in evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes across interventional cardiology and endovascular programs.

This position requires an accredited nursing program, an RN license in the practice state, and BLS

Qualifications

• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Two years RN experience in ICU or ED preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care per standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead with evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication to create a safe patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS & PALS within 6 months

ICU/ED experience

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

Job description

Where You Will Work:

This position supports a high-acuity Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization Laboratory that operates three cardiac procedure rooms and three vascular procedure rooms daily. The team provides comprehensive care for inpatient and outpatient populations across Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart, Heart Failure/Cardiogenic Shock, and Vascular programs. Through a dedicated on-call team, 24/7 coverage is provided for emergent and urgent procedures. Procedures include STEMI, cardiogenic shock/ECMO, right and left heart catheterizations, temporary pacemaker placement, pericardiocentesis, TAVR, MitraClip/TriClip, left atrial appendage closures, EVAR, TEVAR, TCAR, vascular angiography, and other advanced cardiovascular and endovascular interventions.

Expectations We're Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years RN experience in ICU or ED preferred.

What You'll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest hospital in the region, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. With 874 licensed beds and more than 1,100 physicians and providers, the hospital serves as the region’s only Level I trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina's five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It is home to Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children's Hospital, and Carolinas Rehabilitation, all nationally ranked for their specialized care. The hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you'll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You'll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you'll help shape the future of health because here, we're redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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