Travel and Local - Cath Lab RN Contracts

$156,000 - $176,800/Yr

St. Joseph Medical Center - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

11-50 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Cath Lab RN position at St. Joseph Medical Center involves providing skilled nursing care during cardiac catheterizations and vascular procedures. The role requires monitoring patients' hemodynamics and administering conscious sedation, ensuring high standards of patient advocacy and care coordination among healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cardiac catheterizations and vascular procedures.
• Perform emergent procedures such as IABP and temporary pacemaker insertions.
• Monitor and maintain arterial lines and administer conscious sedation.
• Conduct ongoing hemodynamic monitoring of patients pre, intra, and post-procedure.
• Coordinate patient care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, and ancillary personnel.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain current knowledge of nursing practices.

Requirements

• Current, active, and unencumbered State RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Current and active ACLS and BLS certifications.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transitions Program