RN-Cath Lab PRN

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC is seeking an RN for the Cath Lab. The role involves providing skilled nursing care for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including assessment, preparation, intra-procedure support, and post-procedure monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical nursing experience, be proficient in EKG interpretation and invasive monitoring, and adhere to patient safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
• Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and patient safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the procedure suite and gather equipment.
• Assist with pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care and handoffs.
• Circulate, scrub, and monitor patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administer medications and oxygen under physician supervision.
• Maintain equipment function and documentation per policy.
• Participate in emergency response activities as needed.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Invasive monitoring

Scrub, circulate, monitor

Patient safety protocols

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Postsecondary nursing certificate/diploma/program grad

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

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)