RN Cath Lab

CommonSpirit Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 48,216 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join our specialized cardiovascular care team. You will support complex diagnostic and interventional procedures, prepare and monitor patients, and ensure high-quality care in a fast-paced procedural environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of Cath Lab experience, active ND compact RN licensure, and ACLS/BLS. Relocation assistance and a $17,500 sign‑on bonus are offered, with three 8‑hour shifts and one 12‑hour shift weekly.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an approved program.
• Active RN license in good standing (ND Board or compact state).
• Two to three years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, ECG interpretation, ACLS/BLS.
• Strong communication skills and patient-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessment and prepare patients, obtain histories, verify consents, establish IV access.
• Monitor patients during cardiac and peripheral interventional procedures, including sedation and vital signs.
• Assist Cardiologist and Cath Lab team during diagnostic/interventional procedures with sterile technique.
• Manage post-procedure recovery and discharge planning, assess for complications.
• Document assessments, medications, events, and interventions per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support care coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflow.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy & physiology

Hemodynamic monitoring

ECG interpretation

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree

Registered Nurse license (ND or compact state)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse, you will be a vital member of a specialized team delivering advanced cardiovascular care, assisting with complex diagnostic and interventional procedures that improve and save lives. You will prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, and other minimally invasive vascular procedures. You are expected to supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. The ideal candidate is highly skilled, detail‑oriented, with strong critical thinking, rapid decision‑making, and the ability to provide expert care in a fast‑paced, high‑tech procedural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre‑procedure assessment and preparation of patients, including obtaining medical history, verifying consents, establishing IV access, and administering pre‑procedural medications with a focus on cardiac care.
• Monitor patients continuously during cardiac and peripheral interventional procedures, including conscious sedation administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and vital sign assessment.
• Assist the Cardiologist and Cath Lab team during sterile diagnostic and interventional procedures (angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker insertions), anticipating needs, managing equipment, and ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety protocols.
• Implement and manage post‑procedure recovery care, performing frequent assessments for complications such as bleeding, hematoma, or vascular compromise, managing pain, and providing patient education for discharge or transfer to a recovery unit.
• Collaborate with Cardiologists, Radiologic Technologists, anesthesia providers, and other specialists to optimize patient flow, ensure precise procedural execution, and deliver seamless multidisciplinary care within the Cath Lab.
• Maintain accurate and meticulous documentation of all patient assessments, medications, procedural events, and interventions, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory requirements for specialized cardiac procedural care.
• Incentive & Relocation: We offer a $17,500 Sign‑On Bonus and relocation assistance to eligible new hires.

Union Work Agreement

• Shift Type/Length: Three 8‑hour shifts and one 12‑hour shift per week. 8‑hour Shift: 0700–1530. 12‑hour HVC Shift: 0600–1830.
• On‑Call Expectations: No more frequent than every third weekend (Fri–Sun). 12‑hour HVC shift may include on‑call during this shift.
• Holiday Rotation/Vacation: Requests may affect weekend rotation.

Job Requirements

• Nursing Degree: From an approved school of nursing.
• Experience: 2–3 years in Cardiac Cath Lab or High‑Volume Cath Lab.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with North Dakota Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Working knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, advanced cardiac life support, and procedural patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications within the orientation period and renewal as required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for communicating with patients, families, visitors, and medical staff.
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes positive working relationships among staff and other disciplines.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Pay Range

$35.38 – $50.69 per hour.