What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab Registered Nurse 13 week contract position at Ambition 24 Hours Inc?
Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)Location: Honolulu, HawaiiDepartment: Cardiac Catheterization LabFacility Size: 150–500 beds | Trauma Level IIIJob Type: 13-week contractSchedule: 8-hour day shifts with frequent on-call and consecutive weekends as neededPosition overviewThe Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures in a busy hospital-based lab. This role is ideal for experienced Cath Lab nurses who are comfortable with high-acuity cardiac patients, frequent on-call coverage, and rapid response to emergent situations.Key responsibilitiesAssist cardiologists and interventionalists with diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures such as angiography, angioplasty, and stent placement.Monitor and manage patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, including hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and vascular access site assessment.Administer medications and manage moderate sedation per protocol, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.Respond to emergencies (e.g., arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, code situations) and provide rapid clinical support as part of the Cath Lab team.Participate in frequent on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to arrive promptly when called in.Collaborate with physicians, technologists, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe and efficient patient care.Document assessments, medications, procedural details, and outcomes accurately in the Cerner EMR.Required qualificationsActive Hawaii RN license obtained prior to start date.Minimum 5 years of recent Cath Lab RN experience in an acute care hospital.Demonstrated willingness and ability to take frequent on-call assignments and work consecutive weekends as needed.Current BLS and ACLS certifications.Strong critical thinking skills and advanced cardiovascular nursing knowledge, including hemodynamics and rhythm interpretation.Core competenciesCardiac catheterization and interventional support, including pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient management.Continuous patient monitoring, safety, and rapid recognition of changes in condition.Rapid response and emergency management in a high-acuity procedural environment.Team collaboration and communication in a multidisciplinary Cath Lab setting.High attention to detail and documentation accuracy in Cerner EMR.Adaptability and schedule flexibility to support frequent on-call and weekend coverage.Additional assignment detailsHoliday pay applies only when the scheduled shift begins on the calendar holiday, per facility policy.Facility is not affiliated with Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC).
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000