Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Bismarck, North Dakota
CHI Saint Alexius Health

Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)

Location

• Bismarck, North Dakota

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Cath Lab RN

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Radiation Badge must be supplied and in hand prior to start

Experience & Skills

• Experience mixing own medications for moderate sedation
• Comfortable with teamwork and assisting in various roles within the Cath Lab
• Ability to circulate, chart, and work in pre- and post-procedure areas

Work Environment & Equipment

• 3 Cath Lab suites/labs
• Average 4 cases per day
• Common procedures: Emergent Revascularization, Left and Right Heart Catheterization, Peripheral Diagnostic/Interventional, Cardioversion, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), Device management, Pericardiocentesis, Temporary Pacemaker
• Equipment used: EPIC EMR, Philips Xper (Hemo), Siemens C-Arm, IABP, Impella, Shockwave, Laser, IFR/FFR, IVUS, Rotapro

Team Structure

• 4-person teams: 2 RNs, 1 Radiologic Tech, 1 RCIS or Radiologic Tech
• Charge/Team Lead manages daily operations and assists in labs

Scheduling & Shifts

• Typically 40 hours per week
• Shift patterns include:

  • 2 shifts of 10 hours and 2 shifts of 8 hours per week
  • Occasionally 3 shifts of 8 hours and 1 shift of 12 hours
• Shift times: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Schedule posted 17 days in advance for 6-week periods

On-Call & Weekend Requirements

• 1-2 weeknight on-call shifts per week
• Every third weekend on call (Friday to Monday morning)
• Every other holiday on call
• Call response time: 20 minutes

Orientation & Training

• 2 days of unit/department-specific orientation in the Cath Lab

Additional Information

• Floating to Heart and Vascular Pre/Post areas as needed
• Scrub color and dress code provided; dedicated work shoes required (hospital will provide lead apron if needed)
• Bring your own lock for locker
• Radius rule: must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed part-time, full-time, or PRN with any related facilities
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs comfortable with moderate sedation medication preparation, working in a fast-paced interventional cardiology environment, and flexible with varied shift patterns and on-call responsibilities.