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Cath Lab RN

Location: Evanston, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: Days, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute on-call response time
Department: Cardiology, Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description

Provide exceptional patient care to adult and geriatric populations during cardiovascular procedures.
Address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients in a surgical and procedural environment.
Collaborate closely with physicians, providing continuous updates on patient status before, during, and after procedures.
Prepare and maintain procedure rooms, ensuring all equipment is functioning, calibrated, and ready for use.
Manage supplies and inventory to support efficient workflow in the Cath Lab.
Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting data accurately and responding rapidly to changes.
Continuously assess and document patient condition while in the Cardiovascular Lab.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational excellence.

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
Minimum of 1 year of recent hands-on clinical experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab within the last year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Experience with Dialysis Catheter Insertion (DCI) and Balloon Valvuloplasty (BVP).
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Onboarding and Compliance

Driver’s license or state ID required for onboarding.
Drug screening (10-panel test) as applicable by location.
Color-blind test (updated annually).
COVID-19 vaccination and booster or completed declination.
Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), and Tdap.
Tuberculosis (TB) test within one year of start date and annual TB questionnaire.
Annual respirator fit test (must be completed prior to start).
National criminal background check within one year of start date.
Social Security card or passport for identity verification.
Physical/health statement confirming ability to work, completed annually.
Completion of required competency exams and skills checklists with minimum passing scores.
Education verification and onboarding attestations as required.

Additional Information

Must maintain thorough and precise documentation of patient care and procedure details.
Participation in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities is expected.
Collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams are essential for patient safety and care quality.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with cardiovascular or critical care experience seeking a day-shift role in a cardiac catheterization lab environment.