Cath Lab Registered Nurse – Interventional Cardiology
Nashua, NH
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Invasive Cardiology

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Facility: Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SolutionHealth)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract (13-week contract)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience (preferably 1-3 years in a busy interventional cath lab)
• Traveler experience accepted, including first-time travelers
• Skills: Circulating, Conscious Sedation, Telemetry
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NH RN Licensure, Graduate from accredited nursing school

Job Details

• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Shift Options:

  • 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
  • 10-hour day shifts, 4 days a week
• Call Requirement: Every 2-3 weekends on call
• Float Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: On call every 2-3 weeks

Patient Diagnoses & Procedures

• Routine left and right heart cardiac catheterizations
• PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
• STEMI patients
• Device implants (IABP, Impella)
• Occasional simple electrophysiology studies and ablations
• Potential to perform cardiac stress testing if desired

Unit & Role Description

• Provide care for all age groups with various cardiac system abnormalities
• Assess and evaluate patients and families collaboratively
• Accountable for nursing decisions and outcomes
• Coordinate and provide technical/medical expertise for adult and pediatric interventional cardiology procedures
• Document patient information according to standards
• Work under general supervision of RN Clinical Manager
• Circulate elective and emergent cardiac cath/PCI procedures

Equipment & Systems

• GE Mac Lab
• EPIC electronic health record system
• IABP and Impella devices
• Medication and documentation systems: Pyxis, Mac Lab, SBAR communication

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation: 24 hours (may vary based on travel experience)
• Scrubs: Any

Important Notes

• Travelers who have previously worked for any SolutionHealth facility are not eligible
• Call and weekend coverage required as noted
• Pass/fail Basic Dysrhythmia exam required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units (MS/Tele, ER, ICU)
• Background check, drug screen, and various health and immunization documents required prior to start
• Fit mask testing and respiratory safety clearance required
• Flu vaccination required during flu season with medical/religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation
• Comprehensive background checks including Social Security verification, criminal history, and professional references required

Required Certifications & Documents

• ACLS (AHA provider only)
• BLS (AHA provider only)
• NH RN License (copy and verification)
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 14 days prior to start
• COVID-19 exemption forms accepted (medical and religious)
• Background check within 30 days of start
• Two professional references within last 3 years (one from supervisor)
• Competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and pharmacology as required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent)
• Respiratory safety clearance questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Hepatitis B declination form if vaccine declined
• TB questionnaire annually

This position is ideal for RNs with interventional cardiology experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive, well-equipped cardiac cath lab environment with a structured schedule and clear certification requirements.