Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Olympia, WA
Thrive Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Position

This position involves a 10-hour day shift with additional weekday and weekend call requirements. The facility is located in Olympia, WA and features 107 beds, including a Cath Lab, an Interventional Radiology (IR) room, and a Hybrid room. The role demands a minimum of two years of experience, with Cath Lab experience required and IR experience preferred. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

• Cath Lab: Procedures include left heart catheterizations (LHC/RHC), diagnostic and interventional PCI, IABP management, Rotablator procedures, STEMIs/MIs, pacemaker insertions, MICRAs, and staged/protected PCIs.
• Interventional Radiology: Procedures include coil embolizations, nephrostomy tubes, central line insertions, ports, G/GJ tubes, IVC filters, and the management of dialysis catheters.
• Hybrid Procedures: Common cases involve AAA grafts, peripheral runoffs, and fistulograms.

Daily Operations

Each room is operated by a 3-person team. The facility performs between 7 to 14 cases daily. There is no Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) backup on site; therefore, staged/protected PCIs and CTOs are not conducted here.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• RN: BLS, ACLS
• RT: BLS, ACLS, ARRT or RCIS certification, State License

Skills and Responsibilities

• RN Responsibilities: Ability to read and interpret EKGs, circulate during procedures, sedate patients, transport them as needed, and monitor cases if desired. Transporting patients on an IABP is required if no ICU RN is available.
• RT Responsibilities: Scrub and pan simultaneously and assist with room turnover. Experience with the Manifold is preferred.

Department Support

• No transporter on site.
• A dedicated scheduler will manage case scheduling.
• A charge nurse or lead technician will oversee daily operations.
• 24/7 phlebotomy, radiologic technologist, and hospitalist support are available on site.
• Interventional Radiologists and Cardiologists will be present during the day and on call at night.
• An intensivist will be available during the day and on call at night.

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Hemodynamic Monitoring: Merge
• All C-arms: GE
• Injector: MedRad

Orientation and Training

New hires will undergo a comprehensive orientation process. Travelers with no IR experience will receive approximately two weeks of orientation, while those with IR experience will receive about one week. Buddy call will be assigned during the orientation period.

Scheduling Details

• All staff will be required to participate in a weekend call rotation.
• Call shifts include 1-2 during the week and 1 weekend per month, with a 30-minute response time required.
• Self-scheduling will be available, with minor modifications to ensure coverage.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs and lead aprons will be provided, with extended sizes available upon request.
• Parking is available in the facility's parking lot at no cost.