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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Smyrna, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 (4x10 hour shifts)
Shift: Variable weekdays, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Unit Overview

Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab
Number of Beds: 115
Patient Ratio: 1:1 in cath lab
Staffing: 3-person cath and call teams; typically 5-6 staff per day (3 FT Techs, 2 FT RNs)
Equipment: GE X-ray, Alaris pumps
Documentation Systems: Merge Hemo and Meditech
Scheduling: 8 weekday call days and up to 6 weekend call days per month
Floating Policy:
- Radiologic Techs may float to Imaging modalities (IR, XR, CT, MRI)
- RCIS may float to IR/Specials/endovascular lab
- RNs cover cardiology patients in Non-invasive, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine
- No floating outside these areas

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and ARRT or RCIS certification
Experience with diagnostic and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures in the Cath Lab

Procedures Performed

Left and right heart catheterizations
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) including Rotablator, CSI, Shockwave
Use of devices such as Impella, Getinge IABP, Boston Polaris (FFR and IVUS), Abbott Illumien FFR

Work Environment & Culture

Small hospital with a family-like atmosphere
Highly involved leadership focused on department success
Unit dress code: Red top and bottom scrubs OR black top with red bottoms; Ceil blue scrubs also acceptable

Additional Information

Candidates should be prepared for a variable weekday schedule with call responsibilities on weekdays and weekends
The unit values experience with both diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures
Staff tenure and experience contribute to a supportive work environment

Facility

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

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5 nurses recommend working with TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
109 beds

ADDRESS200 StoneCrest BoulevardSmyrna, TN 37167

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About Smyrna, TN

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Smyrna, TN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Smyrna's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 89°F, and winter lows are around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Smyrna, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Smyrna is car-friendly, with a well-developed road network.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Smyrna has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Smyrna offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine.
There are also opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing, as well as local sports events and community music and arts festivals.

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