Interventional Cath Lab Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Cardiology - Interventional Cath Lab (Contract Position)

Location

• Milwaukee, WI

Facility Highlights

• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Magnet Designation
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 933 beds total
• COVID vaccine required

Unit Information

• Cath Lab with 15 total labs shared between Cath Lab, EP, and Hybrid; travelers will work only in Cath Lab (about 11 labs)
• Fast-paced, high acuity environment
• 24-40 cases per day
• Adult patients only (no pediatrics)

Patient Types and Procedures

• Diagnostic and interventional Cath Lab cases including:

  • Right and Left Heart Catheterizations (RHC, LHC)
  • STEMI/NSTEMI
  • CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion)
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Cardiomems
  • Biopsies
  • Atherectomies
  • Staged PCI
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • Impella
  • ECMO (preferred)
• Peripheral diagnostic and interventional cases, including some fistulograms
• Hybrid cases (experience preferred but not required) such as AAA grafts, thoracic grafts, clips, TAVRs, Watchman devices

Patient Ratios

• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio

Required Experience and Certifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Cath Lab
• Not suitable for first-time travelers
• RN Certifications: BLS, ACLS; NIHSS preferred
• RTR Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Wisconsin License; RCIS preferred

Skills Required

• RN and RTR: Experience with Cath Lab and peripheral cases listed above
• RN: Conscious sedation, managing drips
• RTR: Scrubbing and panning
• Hybrid experience preferred but not required
• Permanent staff will monitor cases

Unit Support

• Housekeeping for room turnover
• Storeroom staff manage supplies; rooms stocked by night shift Cath Lab employees
• Transporter available 06:30-20:00
• Receptionist/HUC available 06:00-20:00
• Charge nurse/Lead Tech present but generally not involved in cases
• Respiratory Therapy 24/7, manages vents if needed
• Hospitalist and Cardiology in-house 24/7
• Critical Response Team available for codes

Equipment and Charting

• Charting system: EPIC
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, Pyxis, GE C-arms, Volcano, St. Jude, Alphavac, Angiovac, EKOS, Anari (experience with some not required)
• Hemodynamic monitoring: GE Pruka (Maclab)
• PACS: Fuji and ProSolv
• IABP: Maquet

Scheduling and Orientation

• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 1 week
• Shifts: 8 or 12 hour shifts available, can do a combination
• Department staffed 24/7
• Weekend rotation: Travelers may be scheduled weekends, usually on call
• Call schedule: On call from 12:00-20:30 on call days, then from end of shift until 06:00 next morning
• Call frequency: 7 days of call every 2-3 months (may not be required to take call all 7 days)
• Call response time: 30 minutes
• Time off approval: 7 days
• Holiday work possible depending on staffing

Policies and Other Notes

• Fatigue policy: Maximum 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts for all staff including travelers
• Scrub color provided
• Free parking available