The Cardiac Cath Lab RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, observation and evaluation of nursing care functions and performance relating to the nursing team, concerned with patient care, treatment, safety and comfort during the assigned shift. Responsibilities include scrubbing-in for the surgical portion of the procedure, circulating within the procedure room to organize and perform the non-sterile portions of the procedure, and operating the necessary equipment to maintain the hemodynamic stability and safety of the patient during the procedure. Has and is competent in emergency and surgical procedure skills to perform procedures and maintain a safe environment for the patient. Provides education, support and Cath Lab procedure competencies to nursing and imaging staff.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current license to practice in New York State. BCLS and ACLS required. A minimum of two years of current critical care or Emergency Room experience is required. Previous Cath lab experience preferred. Able to meet the RCIS Certification within 2 years of hire. CCRN would be advantageous and could replace the RCIS requirement.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm with rotating call

Salary: $35.95 - $48.69 DOE

$15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time