What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Cardiac Cath Lab position at American Traveler?

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position requiring interventional Cath Lab experience and AL or compact RN licensure.

Work in a 4-room Cath Lab within a Level II Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
Patient population includes STEMI/NSTEMI, LHC/RHC, CHF, Angina, ACS, Afib, IABP/Impella, CTOs, staged/protected PCI, pericardiocentesis, and temp pacers
Exposure to EP, vascular, PE, and hybrid/structural cases though prior experience in these is not required
See approximately 20-25 patients per day
Patients not originating from ICU are transferred to the Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR) area post-procedure
Uses Cerner EMR, XPER hemodynamic monitoring system, IntellaSpace PACS, Plum 360 IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
Works 12-hour day shifts, 0630-1900, scheduled as three 12-hour shifts with a 3-6 week schedule cycle
On-call every 4th weekend from Friday end of shift until Monday 0630
Weekday on-call rotation includes approximately 1 call night per week and possibly 1 late shift per week, with 30-minute response time required
Possible floating to IR or Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR), though prior experience in these areas is not required

Active RN license (AL or compact) required
Current BLS and ACLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of interventional Cath Lab experience required (diagnostic-only experience not accepted)
Skilled in groin site management, radial band management, moderate sedation, drip titration, and recognizing rhythm changes
Knowledge of emergency drugs and appropriate anticoagulant administration required
Able to efficiently use defibrillator/pacer equipment
Comfortable addressing ventilator alarms, though formal vent experience is not required

Responsibilities include direct patient care during cardiac procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and site management
Unit support includes a Cath Lab Coordinator/Supervisor, 24/7 RT and Hospitalist coverage, on-call Cardiologist, and RRT/Code Team
Daytime transporter available, though RN will transport patients to the recovery area
New or returning (1 year gap) travelers receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 1-3 shifts of unit orientation
Travelers assigned for more than one contract will be trained to monitor
Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per contract
Green hospital scrubs are provided
Parking available in a parking deck
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel assignment
Time off requests require manager approval

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan

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