EP Lab RN
Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center

Registered Nurse (EP RN) – California, Stockton

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• One night of call per week; call crew stays until all cases are complete, with a day off following call
• Call response time: 30 minutes or less
• Every other weekend on call; weekend call every 6th weekend
• Occasional Saturday cases (rare)
• No holiday call requirements
• No floating required

Job Description

• Support diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral catheterization lab procedures
• Work in a STEMI receiving center with frequent STEMI cases monthly
• Perform patient assessments and preparation including vital signs, allergies, labs, history, patient education, and informed consent
• Administer moderate sedation and monitor patient response during procedures
• Maintain sterile field and assist with catheter insertion
• Monitor cardiac rhythm, hemodynamics, and patient status throughout procedures
• Provide post-procedure recovery care, monitor for complications, assess access sites, reinforce post-op instructions, and coordinate discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, medications, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Respond to emergency code situations using ACLS protocols
• Collaborate with cardiologists, anesthesia, cath lab techs, and support staff for optimal patient care

Patient Population and Procedures

• Cath lab diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral cases
• Use of advanced equipment including laser, rotablator, nitric oxide, IVUS, Impella, IABP, FFR, and AngioJet
• Manage critically ill patients

Facility and Equipment

• 4 procedure rooms/labs
• Average 15-20 cases per day
• Use Merge Hemo system (knowledge of Merge is a bonus)
• Cerner EMR
• Phillips and Siemens imaging equipment
• Ventilators present with respiratory therapist support during cases

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience with peripheral and coronary circulation procedures
• Comfort working with critically ill patients
• Prior travel experience: No first-time travelers accepted

Team Structure

• Cardiologists available 24/7 on stand-by or working
• Charge nurse coverage during the day; circulator nurse acts as charge nurse after hours