RN - Cath Lab

Cynet Health; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This 13-week assignment is a day shift in the Cath Lab, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience and an active state nursing license. ACLS/BLS are required; moderate sedation certification is preferred.

Travel and reliability are emphasized for continuous 24/7 coverage. Candidates should be proficient in EKG interpretation, hemodynamic tracing, and IV management, with comfortable handling conscious sedation during

Qualifications

• Moderate Sedation certification preferred.
• Experience in cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Proficiency in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings.
• Experience with conscious sedation.
• IV experience.

Responsibilities

• Positioning and immobilizing patients on the examining table per protocols.
• Continuous assessment of patient hemodynamics.
• Perform conscious sedation and manage IV infusions.
• Alert physicians to changes in patient conditions and assist during interventional procedures.
• Recovery of patients to Phase I after procedures.

Skills

Moderate Sedation Certified

Cardiac diagnostic procedures

Interventional procedures

EKG interpretation

Hemodynamics interpretation

Conscious sedation

IV access

Job description

RN - Cath Lab

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 4 10's or 5 8's

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of current Cath Lab experience

License: Current state nursing license

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:

• Moderate Sedation Certified (preferred)
• Experience in cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Proficiency in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings
• Experience with conscious sedation
• IV experience

Description:The Cardiac Catheterization Lab provides care to both acute inpatient and elective outpatient populations.Care is provided through an interdisciplinary team of specialized physicians, registered nurses, and technologists.Staff is available 24/7 for emergency procedures during off-hours, weekends, and holidays.Responsibilities include positioning and immobilizing patients on the examining table per specified protocols.Continuous assessment of patient hemodynamics is required.The role involves performing conscious sedation, mixing, and maintaining IV/IC infusions and boluses.It is essential to alert physicians to changes in patient conditions and assist during interventional procedures.Nurses are responsible for the recovery of patients to Phase I.Requested time off during the assignment must be noted at the time of submission.Dress code includes personal scrubs of any color, with no designs or cartoons allowed.Candidates must demonstrate reliability and a strong patient-focused attitude.Permanent address must be included in the profile, as it will be validated during the compliance process.Travelers must have their own vehicle.Every four weeks, weekend duties may be required.