Job Details:
- Job Title: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
- Job Type: Contract
- Shift: Day-4x10's (07:00 - 17:30)
- On Call: Yes
- Location: Lynwood, CA
- Pay rate: $80/hr - $100/hr
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab to join our dynamic cardiovascular services team. The Cath Lab RN is responsible for providing high-quality patient care before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Duties:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures by completing assessments, obtaining medical histories, verifying informed consent, and educating patients and families.
- Administer medications, including moderate sedation, in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
- Operate and troubleshoot specialized Cath Lab equipment while maintaining a safe and sterile procedural environment.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including cardiac arrest and other life-threatening complications.
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
Required:
- 1-year recent experience
- RN License
- BLS, ACLS & NIHSS
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Cath lab: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
- NIHSS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
