Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Cardiac Cath Lab RN - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Overview

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Cardiac Cath Lab
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours total)
• Call: 6 to 10 shifts per schedule with a 30-minute response time
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab with 3 main beds, including 1 Electrophysiology (EP) and 1 Hybrid bed (vascular & cardiac cases)
• Cases per day: 10-25 (interventional cardiology, EP lab, peripherals, mitral clip, TAVR, IABP, and Emtala placement)
• Facility is a teaching hospital; nurses may have nursing students assigned
• EMR systems used: Cerner and Xper
• Equipment: Phillips telemetry and Siemens equipment
• Charge nurse present
• Nurse aides are radiology techs (BLS certified) covering Endoscopy and CVOR
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; holidays worked on rotation
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days on the job

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Arizona RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (max 2 attempts, passing score 80%)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail simulation lab exam (includes Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes)
• Competency in sterile field maintenance is mandatory

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• Neuro ICU nursing experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR system
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Requirements & Notes

• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Candidates cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously with this employer
• Must have been off permanent staff status with this employer for 12 months before being considered for travel assignment
• Own vehicle required for travel teams (not applicable for Cath Lab tech/RN teams)
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to facility; night shift parking in garage
• 50-mile radius rule applies; no local rates
• SIMs Lab includes lifts, restraints, and wound care education (non-pass/fail)
• RN roles circulate in Cath Lab; techs must be able to scrub (tech license and certifications differ)
• Call shifts require 30-minute response time

Summary of Key Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac Cath Lab nursing with interventional and EP procedures
• Trauma level I experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and telemetry equipment
• Ability to maintain sterile field and perform Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment with nursing students
• Ability to respond quickly during call shifts

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, teaching hospital setting with advanced cardiac procedures.