Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN - $3,550 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Peoria, IL · 2 mo ago
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About the role
A Cardiovascular Critical Care (CCL) Registered Nurse (RN) is needed for a position in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) located within a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including STEMI, NSTEMI, heart failure, congenital, TAVR, MITRACLIP, and peripheral interventions. The RN will work a day shift with scheduled on-call and weekend responsibilities, supporting emergent and routine cardiac cases.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and titrate medication infusions
- Assess patient status
- Assist during cardiac catheterizations
- Coordinate with cardiology team
- Provide patient care in the Cath Lab department, focusing on post-procedure monitoring, prep, and assisting with interventional cardiology procedures
Requirements
- Active Illinois license or confirmation of application process
- BLS (American Heart Association certification)
- ACLS (American Heart Association certification)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting
- Ability to read strips and titrate drips
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR system
- Ability to handle emergent cases
- Strong patient assessment skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience sharing in IR (Interventional Radiology) procedures
- Ability to work on a floating basis if needed
Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
Schedule
10-hour days with on-call requirements, totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits