Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Paducah, KY
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday
Hours: 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Locals: Not accepted
EMR: Epic Cupid and McKesson Hemodynamics
Dysrhythmia Exam: Required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of continuous, recent Cath Lab RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of previous travel experience
• Ability to function independently as a circulator and scrub nurse
• Hemodynamic monitoring and conscious-sedation experience
• Strong cardiac-drip and emergency-response experience

Required Credentials

• Active state or compact RN license
• BLS
• ACLS

Preferred: BSN, CCRN, PCCN, NIHSS, RCIS or RCES

Department Details

• Two cardiac catheterization labs
• One electrophysiology lab
• One hybrid operating room
• Four-person procedural teams consisting primarily of RNs and radiology technologists
• Anesthesia support utilized for select procedures

Equipment and Procedures

• Impella
• Intra-aortic balloon pump
• Penumbra
• IVUS, IFR and OCT
• CSI, Rotablator and Shockwave
• Transvenous and temporary pacing
• TAVR
• Philips X-ray system
• Medtronic devices and supplies
• Boston Scientific mapping system and FARAPULSE
• Cardiac drips
• Advanced respiratory support

Call Requirements

Call averages approximately 21 days during each six-week scheduling period.

• Monday–Thursday: 5:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend coverage: Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM
• Holiday scheduling may vary
• Must be able to respond to STEMI callbacks within 30 minutes
• Call is self-scheduled to cover departmental needs

Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub independently during cardiac procedures
• Complete pre-, intra- and post-procedure assessments
• Administer medications and conscious sedation
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring
• Manage cardiac drips and invasive devices
• Respond to STEMI and other urgent procedures
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, technologists and anesthesia staff
• Educate patients and families
• Maintain accurate procedural documentation and patient-safety standards