Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Baton Rouge, LA
TalentBurst, Inc
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Title: RN – Cath Lab

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift Details: 10hr Day Shift – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (4 days/week) | Rotating days | Call required (weeknights, weekends, holidays)

Job Summary

The Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides advanced nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, and vascular procedures. This role includes patient assessment, administration of conscious sedation, intra-procedural monitoring, and post-procedure care while functioning as a key member of the cardiovascular team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures
• Assist with electrophysiology (EP) and vascular procedures
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation
• Perform patient assessments pre, intra, and post procedure
• Monitor hemodynamics and cardiac rhythms
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Delegate tasks and support ancillary staff
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards and safety protocols

Patient Population

• Adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, EP, and vascular procedures

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (state of practice)
• BLS Certification (AHA)
• ACLS Certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab or relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty certification in Cath Lab or cardiovascular nursing

Skills Required

• Cardiac rhythm and hemodynamic monitoring
• Conscious sedation administration
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Organizational and time management skills

Additional Requirements

• Call coverage required for weeknights, weekends, and holidays
• CPI not required (submission document needed stating exemption)

Work Environment

• High-acuity procedural setting
• Exposure to blood/body fluids and communicable diseases
• Physically demanding role requiring lifting, standing, and mobility

Additional Information

• Follows ANA standards and Nurse Practice Act
• Emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork
• Equal opportunity employer