Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Morristown, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab - Travel

Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (AM)
Hours: 8 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week

Job Summary

Provide specialized nursing care in the cardiac catheterization lab, performing comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural assessments and interventions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety, quality imaging, and effective workflow. Deliver patient education and respond promptly to emergencies following ACLS protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments across all age groups (Pediatric to Geriatric), including medical history, renal function, cardiac status, and contraindications to contrast or medications.
• Conduct pre-operative and postoperative assessments and education, ensuring patient and family understanding of procedures and care instructions.
• Administer and titrate medications (e.g., beta-blockers, nitroglycerin) per protocol to optimize heart rate control for imaging quality.
• Establish and maintain IV access, including accessing implanted chest ports and using power injectors for contrast administration.
• Monitor patients continuously before, during, and after cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) and other imaging procedures, promptly identifying and responding to clinical changes.
• Implement evidence-based practices to minimize risks of contrast-related complications such as extravasation and allergic reactions.
• Document nursing care accurately in the electronic medical record, including medications administered, patient responses, and procedural details.
• Respond to emergencies, including contrast reactions and acute clinical events, following established protocols and ACLS guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain competency in cardiac imaging and contrast safety.
• Collaborate effectively with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Ability to access implanted chest ports
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Telemetry experience
• Interventional Radiology experience

Physical and Professional Requirements

• Competent knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
• Ability to perform safe patient transfers and use proper body mechanics.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including Universal Protocol and patient identification standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and responsibility in patient care and teamwork.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.