Cardiac Catheterization Lab Staff RN

Job Description

Job Title Cardiac Catheterization Lab Staff RN

Location: Pikeville, KY 41501

Travel Rate: $3800 (For those live Beyond 75 miles from Pikeville, KY 41501)

Local Rate: $75/Hr. (For those live within 75 miles from Pikeville, KY 41501)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 48 hr./week

Shift: Days

Duties:

Pre/Post Area Responsibilities: Assesses/reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to:

• Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures/equipment, i.e.

• Cardiac Monitoring

• Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post interventional cardiac procedures

• Care of patients with vascular closure devices: application, maintenance, and removal

• Maintain/Pull Arterial and/or Venous Sheaths

• ACT machine

• Angioseal/Vasoseal

• Minimal Sedation

• Use of moderate sedation with use of safety and prevention guidelines involved in delivery of moderate sedation.

• Assist with transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with use of safety and guidelines involved in delivery of the procedure.

• Perform “Bubble” method as required when assisting with TEE

• Pain management and follow-up pain reassessment

• Blood draws and use of appropriate “order-of-the-draw” for labs

• IV therapy

• IV ADD

• Infusion of blood and blood products

• Information management

• Synchronized Cardioversion

• ICD’s Pacemakers (Temporary and Permanent) Pre/Post Care and Recovery

Skills:

Assesses/reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to: Demonstrates basic competence in specialized procedures/equipment, i.e.

• Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post interventional cardiac procedures

• Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post electrophysiology procedures

• Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post interventional radiology procedures

• Care of patients with vascular closure devices: application, maintenance, removal and post care.

• Assist with Vascular Procedures, including IVC Filters, Run-Offs, Acute and Chronic Occlusions

• Maintain/Pull Arterial and/or Venous Sheaths

• ACT Machine

• Assist with Peripheral Balloons and Stents

• Assist with Thermodilution and Invasive Monitoring

• Assist with IVUS procedures

• Assist with Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures

• Assist with FFR (Fraction Flow Reserve) Procedures

• Assist with Electrophysiology “EP” Procedures

• Assist with RF Ablations

• Assist with Cryoablations

• Assist with insertion of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, maintenance and trouble shoot

• Assist with Loop Recorder Insertion

• Assist with ICDs, Pacemakers (Temporary and Permanent)

• Assist with Spectranetics Laser

• Synchronized Cardioversion/Defibrillation

• Pain management and follow-up pain reassessment

• Anaphylactic Reactions: Monitor for, manage, and use of anaphylactic kit

• MAC Lab System Monitoring Education

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• RN license required.

• CPR required BLS, ACLS, NIHSS EKG required.

• 2 years’ experience required, 5 years preferred.Company Description

Springfield Staffing is a Joint Commission Certified healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with top-tier healthcare facilities across the U.S. We specialize in travel nursing, allied health, non-clinical, IT, and government contract staffing. Our mission is to provide personalized support, seamless placement, and growth-driven opportunities for healthcare professionals. With a commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence, Springfield Staffing is your partner in building a rewarding career in healthcare.