Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location

• Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab RN
• Unit: Cardiac Catheterization Lab (3 main beds, including EP and Hybrid rooms)
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week plus call (6 to 10 call shifts per schedule)
• Call response time: 30 minutes
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holidays: Included in rotation
• Cases per day: 10-25 (interventional cardiology, EP lab, peripherals, mitral clip, TAVR, IABP, and Emtala placement)
• EMR systems: Cerner and Xper
• Equipment: Phillips and Siemens
• Orientation: 2 days floor-specific on the job
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present

Contract Details

• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Arizona
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Level I Trauma experience required; Level II trauma experience considered if busy
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or related specialty
• Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU (not explicitly required for this role)
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification within region)
• Must have own vehicle for travel assignments
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Must complete onboarding by deadline (1 PM CST Wednesday before start)
• Cannot hold concurrent contracts with other employers during assignment
• Must have been off permanent staff assignment with the same health system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Circulating RN role; techs scrub
• Charge nurse present on unit
• Nurse aides are radiology techs, BLS certified, covering Endo and CVOR
• No ventilators or IV team on unit
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Hospital size: Large tertiary care center with 607 beds
• Specialty services include lung, liver, kidney transplants, and association with a top neuro institute

Orientation & Screening

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Medical Solutions pre-screening required; auto offer if recommended
• Must provide detailed profile including unit size, hospital size, trauma level, and EMR experience

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with advanced cardiac procedures.