Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP position requiring 2 years minimum coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral experience at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Cath Lab with 2 Cath labs and 2 Hybrid peripheral/OR suites
• Treat patients with coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, and thrombosis disease
• Perform and support diagnostic cath procedures, Impella insertion, and LVAD insertions
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1
• 12-hour variable shifts with day/night rotation (typically 4 weeks days and 2 weeks nights in a 6-week period)
• Q4 weekend rotation required
• On-call required 1-2 days per week from 1630-0600 and every 4th weekend from Friday 1630 to Monday 0600
• No floating required
• Charts in EPIC (required) and Epic Cupid (preferred), with Alaris and Omnicell also used

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral cases required
• Skilled in critical patient assessment, vasoactive and sedation drug administration, sterile technique, and air management
• Experience with Laser and Lithotripsy Atherectomy, Cardiac Cath lab and Peripheral IV skills required
• Experience with devices including IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, and Penumbra required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program required

Additional Information

• Facility is a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center, and teaching hospital pursuing Magnet status designation
• Charge nurse support available Monday through Friday, 0600-1630
• 4 days of orientation (10-hour shifts)
• Possible holiday coverage of 1 holiday per assignment
• Time off requests must be approved through the Manager
• Procedural scrubs provided
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers considered if very experienced in coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral cases
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
• Facility is known to be traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts