Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Ft. Walton Bch, Florida
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday)

Unit Overview

• Cardiac Cath Lab with 7 holding beds
• Equipment includes GE Innova, Impella
• Documentation systems: MacLab, Meditech
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with STEMI call approximately 10-12 days per month
• Floating within related departments: Electrophysiology (EP) and Stress Lab
• Dress code: Surgical scrubs provided by hospital
• Recognized with Daisy and Sunflower Awards
• Experienced staff and new technology available

Procedures Performed

• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) closure
• Atherectomy
• PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
• Right and Left Heart Catheterization (R/LHC)
• Impella and IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) support
• Implants
• DCCV (Direct Current Cardioversion)
• TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiogram)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Information

• The hospital is a 257-bed acute care facility with advanced cardiovascular and trauma care
• Accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center
• Offers open heart surgery and cancer care accredited by the Commission on Cancer
• Emergency services include main ER, Pediatric ER, and Destin ER
• Collaborative environment with experienced staff and opportunities for professional growth

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.