Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
El Paso, Texas
Las Palmas Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (standard hours 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with flexibility required; possible shifts 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Call: Required, distributed evenly among staff; on-call for emergent cases including weekends

Unit Overview

• 3 operating Cath Lab rooms (2 are Electrophysiology compatible)
• Staff per case: 2 RNs and 2 Cardiovascular Technicians during day shift, with additional anesthesia or non-invasive support as needed
• Equipment: Cath Lab technology including PCI, EP (a-fib), Watchman, TAVR, INARI, devices such as pacemakers (PPM), ICDs, Impella
• EMR system: Meditech
• Permanent positions available on unit
• Recognized for high structural volume and excellent outcomes, including very low PCI mortality rates

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience with a minimum of 1 year, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification

Work Environment & Culture

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Dress code: Scrubs in royal blue or black; specific attire guidelines apply
• Emphasis on hardworking, collaborative personality fit

Additional Information

• Call schedule is shared among staff without a fixed number of weekend days but includes emergent cases
• Unit recognized for advanced procedures and technology, including TAVR and structural heart interventions
• Competitive market; unit offers exposure to high-volume, complex cardiovascular cases