RN - Cath Lab-Tucson-Arizona-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. You will provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, and assist physicians during procedures.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an active RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, and typically 2 years of critical care, ICU, or cardiac nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of critical care, ICU, or cardiac nursing experience (Preferred)
• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required)
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CVRN-BC) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients' hemodynamic status, EKG rhythm, and vital signs throughout catheterization procedures.
• Administers conscious sedation and procedural medications per physician orders and hospital protocol.
• Assists physicians with catheter insertion, contrast administration, and interventional devices.
• Provides pre- and post-procedure patient education and monitors for complications such as bleeding or arrhythmia.
• Documents procedural details, medications administered, and patient response in the medical record.
• Maintains sterile technique and ensures proper functioning of catheterization lab equipment.

Skills

Critical care

Cardiac nursing

Patient monitoring

Nursing assessment

Sedation administration

EKG monitoring

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, and assists physicians during procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, and electrophysiology studies. Ensures patient safety and comfort before, during, and after the procedure.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)


• Minimum 2 years of critical care, ICU, or cardiac nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)


• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required)


• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CVRN-BC) (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors patients' hemodynamic status, EKG rhythm, and vital signs throughout catheterization procedures.


• Administers conscious sedation and procedural medications per physician orders and hospital protocol.


• Assists physicians with catheter insertion, contrast administration, and interventional devices.


• Provides pre- and post-procedure patient education and monitors for complications such as bleeding or arrhythmia.


• Documents procedural details, medications administered, and patient response in the medical record.


• Maintains sterile technique and ensures proper functioning of catheterization lab equipment.