Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cath Lab RN with a WV or compact license and a minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience for a 13-week acute care assignment.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Cardiac Cath Lab & IR unit with 7 suites/holding rooms and 2 cath labs
• Cares for adult cardiac patients including peripheral and cardiac cath, PCI, and device cases (ICDs, pacers - no EP/ablations)
• Averages 4-5 cases per day, ranging from 2 to 9
• Uses EPIC for charting and Cupid/Xper for cath lab equipment
• Cath lab team structured as 3-person teams (2 RNs and 1 tech)
• Day shift schedule of 4x10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday 0700-1530
• Weekend requirement of Saturday/Sunday coverage from 0700-0700
• Call coverage responsibility required, averaging 15 days per month between Monday-Friday 1530-0700
• Approximately 10 total shifts per month including rotating weekends and holidays
• Holiday coverage provided through 7-7 call rotation
• May float to Non-Invasive CV unit at times to start IVs
• Telemetry monitoring via hardwired Phillips system at bedside
• Cardiology coverage is on-call 24/7
• Pharmacy support available 24/7 with Omnicell, including some medications mixed in the lab

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Experience with IABP and IVUS required
• Familiarity with Acist injector preferred but not required (training provided)
• BSN not required for this position
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Serve as part of a cath lab care team performing cardiac catheterization, PCI, and device procedures for adult patients
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor followed by buddy call shifts for Cath Lab
• Navy blue scrubs provided for RNs
• Respiratory therapy support available by calling ICU RT as needed
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 doses Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose J&J), with medical or religious exemption forms available if needed
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility; local candidates will not be accepted
• Previous permanent employees must have a 2-year break before returning as travelers
• Previous travelers at this facility for a full year must take a 2-year break before returning
• Travelers are limited to a cumulative 1-year maximum working within the WVU system before requiring a 2-year break