Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN

About the job Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Salary details: $2378/Weekly Gross: $1320/Week Taxable ($33/hr), $1058/Week Tax Free Stipends, Up to $600 for Travel Reimbursement Included. 56 cents per mile up to $300 each way. Paid out 2nd pay check and last pay check. Mileage calculated based on permanent address to facility address. $15/hr for Orientation 13 Weeks

RN Circulator - Cath Lab

Organizational Relationships
Receives direction from: Cardiologists, Cath Lab Manager, Anesthesia
Gives direction to: Radiology Tech, Cardiovascular Tech
Works cooperatively with: Providers, Healthcare Professionals, and Allied Health Staff

Position Overview
Ensures proper performance and maintenance of the Cath Lab, assesses patient needs, provides a safe surgical environment while circulating, promotes good patient care, and performs other related Cath Lab duties.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required
Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, 2 years critical care experience

Knowledge and Skills Required
Demonstrates effective communication skills. Possess knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of professional nursing and coronary care nursing. Know the definitions of fundamental computer terms related to applications software and desktop PCs. Know how to open, read, and respond to email. Know how to manage electronic files. Know how to print electronic documents and reports.

Environmental and Physical Requirements
Work in a temperature controlled environment. Potential for contact with chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and exposure to infectious disease. Able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques several times during shift.

Licensure/Certification Required
MT RN licensure, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or obtained within 1 month of hire)

Work Schedule
Typically 0730 to 1630 weekdays, need flexible hours to cover all shifts and weekends as hospital needs demand, including call.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists the physician in managing diagnostic and interventional procedures and providing continuity of care
2. Observes and documents physiologic monitoring data and initiates appropriate action
3. Addresses the psycho-social needs of the patient and family
4. Accurately and efficiently documents patient data and charges on the patient record
5. Safely and appropriately administers medication and IV solutions while demonstrating accountability for tracking narcotics.
6. Checks patient chart for pertinent data and performs patient assessment.
7. Maintains the availability of inventory and medications based on anticipated needs; checks expiration dates and package integrity.
8. Identifies and utilizes the opportunity for professional growth and employee development
9. Assures and assists with safe patient transport as needed
10. Assists in the assessment of the department's efficiency by participating in quality improvement process.
11. Review charts for accurate charges and procedures
12. Perform data entry for statistical analysis and file in the appropriate binder
13. Patient implant device data entry.
14. Perform weekly narcotic audit per protocol.
15. On call duties as follows:
    • Notify on call staff
    • Adhere to protocol for appropriate response time, patient transport and procedure set up in a timely manner. Notify physician

Position Urgency: Rapid Response Crisis