Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP

American Traveler; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance (Medical)

401(k)

Weekly pay

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Cath Lab Prep/Recovery role in North Carolina. Requires at least 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience and an active NC or Compact RN license. BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Comfort with neurovascular checks, IV drips, and TR band or groin device compression is expected. The unit is a 12-bed prep/recovery area in a Level III Trauma Center, with EPIC EMR, EP devices, and 7am-3pm day shifts.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience.
• Comfort with neurovascular checks and Doppler use.
• Experience managing IV drips and pressors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Post-Cath/Vascular/EP procedures in Prep/Recovery unit.
• Care for 12-bed unit with 17–20 patients daily, with continuity of care.
• Care for cardiac/vascular/EP patients, including TAVR and ablations.
• Maintain moderate sedation patients and monitor vitals.
• RN to patient ratio typically 1:3; some 1:2 for TAVR cases.

Skills

RN license (NC or Compact)

BLS/ACLS

Critical Care/PACU/CCU

Neurovascular checks

IV drips management

Vascular access management

Post-anesthesia care

EKG/iSTAT/glucometer checks

Education

RN licensure (NC or Compact)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Omnicell

Philips monitors

iSTAT

Glucometers

EKG equipment

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cath Lab Prep/Recovery position requiring at least 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care, PACU, or CCU experience required
• Comfortable performing neurovascular checks, including Doppler use
• Experience managing IV drips, most commonly nitro and heparin, with occasional pressors
• Site management experience for femoral or radial access, including TR band or groin device compression
• Post-anesthesia and blood pressure management experience
• Exposure to swan-ganz catheters, temporary pacing wires, or A-lines preferred but not required
• No ventilator experience required; rare exposure to BiPap
• EKG, glucometer, and iSTAT checkoffs completed during orientation
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• >post following Cath/Vascular/EP procedures in a Prep/Recovery unit within a Level III Trauma Center
• 12-bed unit seeing 17-20 patients daily, typically with the same nurse providing continuity of care pre and post procedure
• Patient population includes R and L Heart Cath, structural heart cases, TAVR, Watchman, vascular procedures, EP devices and ablations, and possible carotid access procedures
• Patients are typically under moderate sedation and more alert than standard PACU cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3, though TAVR cases may be 1:2
• Day shift schedule of 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday, though some staff work 10-hour shifts
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• Unit closed on major holidays
• Possible float assignments to EP and procedural areas
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes EKG, iSTAT, and glucometers
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, vascular, and EP patients
• Work alongside a charge nurse who occasionally takes patients and assists with cardioversions
• Support from a dedicated CNA and access to 24/7 respiratory therapy and anesthesia coverage
• APP and NP coverage available 6:30am-7pm with MDs consistently present on the unit
• Orientation includes NEO plus 1-2 precepted shifts
• Scrubs provided (green) and free designated parking available
• Positive team culture with frequent positive feedback from travelers and many repeat assignments
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible for a travel assignment
• All requested time off must be approved by the manager

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-741258

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