Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Akron, OH
Encode INC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description – RN Cath Lab / Cardio Prep & Recovery

Client: Summa Health
Facility: Akron Campus – Cardiology Prep & Recovery
Location: Akron, Ohio
Position: RN – Cath Lab / Cardio Prep & Recovery
Shift: 4x10s | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule Note: One late evening shift per week
 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for Cardio Prep & Recovery / Cath Lab at Summa Health – Akron Campus.

The RN will provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care for patients undergoing:

• Diagnostic cardiac procedures
• Interventional cardiac procedures
• Peripheral vascular procedures
• Electrophysiology (EP) procedures
• Non-invasive cardiac procedures

The nurse will be responsible for patient assessment, monitoring, recovery, education, and documentation, ensuring safe care throughout Phase II recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-op and post-op nursing care for Cath Lab and EP patients
• Monitor patients recovering from:
  • Heart catheterization
  • Cardiac interventions
  • Peripheral vascular procedures
  • Electrophysiology procedures
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Assess and document patient condition before and after procedures
• Deliver patient and family education related to:
  • Cardiac disease
  • Procedure recovery
  • Discharge instructions
  • Medication teaching
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards

Required Qualifications

Education

• BSN preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing accepted
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Licensure

• Active Ohio RN License
• Must be eligible for practice in Ohio

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Strong experience with:
  • Cath Lab patients
  • Post heart cath recovery
  • Cardiac prep/recovery
  • PCU / ICU background strongly preferred
• Experience with EP and non-invasive cardiac patients preferred

Certifications

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Required

Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have:

• Recent Cath Lab, ICU, PCU, Telemetry, or Cardiac Stepdown experience
• Strong post-procedure monitoring skills
• Experience with Phase II recovery
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced cardiac unit
• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response skills

Unit Details

• Unit: Cath Lab – EP & Non-Invasive
• Department: Cardiology Prep & Recovery
• Patient Population: Cardiac and vascular procedural patients
• Care Level: Phase II Recovery