Registered Nurse (RN), Pre/Post Cath Holding

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks an RN for the Cath Lab to provide skilled nursing during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

You will assess patients, prepare the procedure suite, and collaborate with the interventional team to ensure safety and quality outcomes. The role requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and strong communication with patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice required, BCLS and ACLS as applicable.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Cath Lab or cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure suite and ensure equipment readiness.
• Assist with pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments.
• Circulate, scrub, and monitor patients during procedures.
• Administer medications and oxygen under physician supervision.
• Support recovery and post-procedure handoffs with teams.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Scrub, circulate & monitor

Patient safety protocols

Documentation skills

Sterile technique

Education

Postsecondary nursing program diploma/cocus

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

ECG monitors

Hemodynamic systems

Cardiac injectors

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)