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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

Cardiac Cath Lab with 2 procedure rooms
Staff: 9 total (RNs and Cath Lab Techs)
- Day Shift: 1 supervisor, 4 RNs, 2 Cath Lab Techs
- Night Shift: On-call staff only (2 RNs and 1 Cath Lab Tech or 1 RN and 2 Cath Lab Techs)
Patient Ratios: 3 team members per 1 patient procedure
Equipment: Phillips and Siemens Fluoroscopy equipment
EMR Systems: MERGE Hemo (Cath Lab documentation) and Meditech

Typical Procedures

Left and right heart catheterizations
Pacemaker/ICD and Watchman device procedures
Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures
Vascular procedures
Electrophysiology (EP) Ablations

Required Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse License (RN)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in Cardiac Cath Lab or related specialty

Work Schedule and Expectations

36 hours per week
One full weekend plus 2 weekdays per four-week schedule (total 10 shifts)
Floating to Pre/Post Cath Department as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Electrophysiology experience is highly preferred

Personality Fit

Team player
Flexible

Dress Code

Hospital-provided scrubs, sky blue color

Unit Guidelines

Follow procedural guidelines including universal precautions, timeout procedures, and moderated sedation guidelines

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience as an RN, with experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility

HCA Houston Healthcare West

3.6rating(20 reviews)

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Short Term Acute Care
247 beds

ADDRESS12141 Richmond AvenueHouston, TX 77082

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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