What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab Procedural-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Sign On Bonus: $20,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Cardiac Cath Lab- Meth
- Shift: Full time; 7a-5:30pm (10 hour days) M-F. On Call 1 to 2 nights per week and every 3rd weekend
- Job ID: 186332
Overview
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Cardiac Cath Lab RN | UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Shift: Full time | 7a-5:30pm (10 hour days) M-F. On Call 1 to 2 nights per week and every 3rd weekend
Take your nursing career to the next level in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment where every day brings opportunities to make a life-changing impact. UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is seeking an experienced and compassionate Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join our exceptional cardiovascular team.
As a Cardiac Cath Lab RN, you'll play a critical role in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Working alongside physicians, technologists, and multidisciplinary team members, you'll utilize advanced technology and clinical expertise to provide safe, high-quality care throughout the patient experience.
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and October 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
·Performs the various duties related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This includes scrubbing a case, documenting/monitoring, and circulating during procedure under the supervision of the cardiologist/vascular surgeon.
·Providers circulator role in the Invasive Vascular Labs as assigned
·Oversight of circulating assistants during procedures.
·Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
·Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgement and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
·Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
·Communicates effectively with other team members including physicians, nurses, radiologic technologists, clinical partners, and dept secretaries and leaders. Communicates effectively with patients and families.
·Participates in taking off-hour call as assigned
·Continues professional development by involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
·Utilizes a holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
·Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holding them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Consistently delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
Experience:
- Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience.
- All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Please search and apply for specific openings listed as "Registered Nurse Residency". For more information about the program, please go to: Nursing Residency | Des Moines Area Hospitals
Other:
- Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- On Call: Return to campus within 30 minutes when called in.
Salary : $20,000