RN - Cath Lab

Cynet Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for our Cath Lab to support diagnostic and interventional procedures on a 13-week contract. The role requires an active nursing license, ACLS/BLS, and at least two years of cath lab experience with EKG interpretation and catheterization techniques.

Shifts are four 9.5-hour days (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), with potential float to other campuses as needed. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced cardiac unit and performing procedural sedation

Qualifications

• Active nursing license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of cath lab experience.
• EKG interpretation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Provide procedural sedation and administer emergency medications as needed.
• Monitor hemodynamics and patient status during procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care.
• Accurately document procedures and patient responses in Epic or equivalent system.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Cath lab experience

Right heart cath

Left heart cath

Catheterization techniques

Job description

RN - Cath Lab

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Cath Lab

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 9.5 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Active nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath lab experience
• EKG interpretation skills
• Experience with procedures such as right/left heart cath and various catheterization techniques

Description:Four 9.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.ACLS and BLS certifications are required.Experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab is essential.Patient diagnoses include STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, and sick sinus syndrome.Special procedures include STEMI activation 24/7, pacemaker and ICD implants, right and left heart catheterizations, radial and femoral catheterizations.Equipment utilized includes ACIST contrast injector, LS PRO, Phillips Azure, Impella, and IABP.Current staffing includes interdisciplinary support from IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more.Daily patient census is approximately 4-5 patients.The unit is equipped to handle critical cardiac cases and emergency situations in a fast-paced environment.Candidates should be prepared to perform procedural sedation, EKG acquisition, and administration of emergency medications.Floating to various campuses may be required as needed.A thorough understanding of infection prevention protocols and safety regulations is expected.Experience with charting systems, preferably Epic, is preferred.