Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring a minimum of 2 years of coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedure experience.

Details

• Work in the Heart and Vascular Institute of a Level II Trauma Center teaching hospital with 417 beds
• Unit includes 2 Cath Labs and 2 Hybrid Peripheral/OR Rooms
• Patient population includes coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, thrombosis disease, Impella insertions, and LVAD insertions
• Variable scheduling rotation of 1 week nights followed by 3 weeks days, with day shifts as four 10-hour shifts and night shifts as three 12-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation every third weekend (Q3)
• On-call requirements include weekday evening call, weekend call, and night shift call with 12 hours guaranteed whether called in or not
• No floating required, though occasional PACU patient stay-with may be needed following large-bore sheath procedures
• Will not float to IR or EP departments
• Epic EMR required with Epic Cupid preferred
• Baxter IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system used

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedures required
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program meeting South Dakota Board of Nursing requirements
• Skills required include peripheral IV insertion, critical patient assessment, vasoactive and sedation drug administration, sterile technique, and air management
• Experience with laser and lithotripsy atherectomy required
• Experience with devices including IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, Penumbra, and balloon pump required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Level II Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Level II Pediatric Trauma designations
• Facility is a Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center currently pursuing Magnet Status designation
• On-site manager/supervisor support with charge nurse coverage Monday-Friday 0600-1630
• 4-day facility and unit orientation consisting of 10-hour shifts
• Procedural scrubs provided along with free parking
• Possible coverage of 1 holiday during the assignment
• Time-off requests must be approved by the manager
• First-time travelers welcome if well-qualified with 4 or more years of experience
• Travelers must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler