What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Heart Catheterization Lab (UPMC Presbyterian) position at UPMC?
Registered Nurse - Heart Catheterization Lab (UPMC Presbyterian)
This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!
Sign-On Bonus Details:
- $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience
Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Presbyterian as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to the Heart Catheterization Lab.
About the Position:
We are seeking confident, experienced nurses to support our Heart Catheterization Lab. The ideal candidate brings strong critical-thinking skills and a passion for patient care, playing a vital role in life‑saving cardiovascular procedures, including:
- Cardiac catheterizations
- Cardiac angioplasty and stent placement
- Structural heart interventions (ASDs, PFOs, CTOs, Mitral Clips)
- Pericardiocentesis
- Right heart catheterizations
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday, daylight hours; four 10‑hour shifts (7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m).
- Rotating evening, weekend, and holiday call shared with the Cardiac ICU (approximately 5–6 call shifts per month)
- Precepts and mentors students and new hires; supports ongoing professional growth through feedback and evidence‑based practice
- Delivers holistic, patient‑ and family‑centered care using the nursing process and Relationship‑Based Care
- Establishes individualized care goals and plans; applies strong critical‑thinking and clinical judgment
- Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team and maintains thorough, accurate documentation
- Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction aligned with organizational and professional standards
- Builds a compassionate care environment and fosters a respectful, culturally aware workplace
- Participates in quality improvement, shared governance, and unit or hospital‑based initiatives
- Serves as a professional role model through clinical expertise, teamwork, and peer review
- Performs duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies and other assigned responsibilities
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000