Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab)
Location: Ithaca, NY
Job Type: Contract / Travel
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 10-Hour Shifts
Schedule: 4 × 10-Hour Shifts per Week
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
Compensation:
Local Pay Rate: $50 – $60 per hour
Travel Pay Rate: $70 – $74 per hour
The Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves close collaboration with cardiologists and the clinical care team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments prior to cardiac catheterization procedures
Review patient medical history, laboratory results, and diagnostic imaging
Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process and addressing questions
Establish and verify IV access and ensure monitoring equipment is properly set up
Assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures
Continuously monitor patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and hemodynamic status
Administer medications, sedation, and contrast agents as ordered
Maintain strict sterile technique and adhere to infection control protocols
Monitor patients for complications following catheterization procedures
Assess vascular access sites and manage post-procedure recovery care
Educate patients and families on recovery expectations and post-procedure instructions
Document patient assessments, interventions, and procedure outcomes accurately in medical records
Prepare and maintain cath lab equipment and procedure supplies
Assist with the operation of hemodynamic monitoring systems
Ensure proper handling, cleaning, and disposal of medical equipment and supplies
Work collaboratively with cardiologists, technologists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
Follow established clinical protocols, regulatory guidelines, and patient safety standards
Participate in departmental training, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required
Prior Cath Lab nursing experience required
Experience assisting with cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures preferred
Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures and cardiovascular patient care
Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic monitoring data
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environments
For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.
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