Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Janesville, Wisconsin
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift
Call Frequency: On call one night a week and one weekend a month

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab using the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform patient assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to nursing standards, policies, and state laws.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation in compliance with established standards.
• Develop and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians and hospital policy.
• Educate patients and families to the appropriate level of understanding.
• Participate in department/unit performance improvement and shared governance activities.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments to support patient care continuity.
• Manage complex patient situations, delegate appropriately, and escalate issues through the proper chain of command.
• Support professional development, evidence-based practice guidelines, peer review, and continuous learning opportunities.
• For clinic and ambulatory settings, maintain patient flow and perform telephone triage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (education verification required).
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of critical care experience.
• Cardiovascular intervention experience required.
• Current Wisconsin or Compact RN licensure.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Successful completion of EKG test.
• Certification in National Institute Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.