Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,595 per week
Job Summary
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) Registered Nurse position in Charleston, South Carolina. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within the cardiac catheterization lab setting, focusing on patient assessment, care planning, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position is designed to support procedural and post-procedural patient needs, ensuring safety and quality throughout patient care.
Job Details
- Perform patient assessments reflecting physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, cognitive needs, and functional abilities through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicate assessments appropriately.
- Plans and prioritizes care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress, and revises care to attain expected outcomes.
- Involves patients and families in planning care and evaluates programs and outcomes.
- Demonstrates clinical competencies in cardiac catheterization procedures as described in departmental performance standards.
- Assesses patient and family learning needs, plans and provides education (involving other disciplines as needed), and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights.
- Serves as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care.
- Initiates collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinates multidisciplinary activities to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
Skills & Certifications
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing for ongoing patient care.
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with call requirements to be discussed during the interview. This is an 8-week contract. May be asked to float to cover Cath/EP and possibly TEE/CVs. If covering TEE/CVs, responsibilities include intra-procedure documentation timeout, procedure tracking, and circulating the room for minor needs.
Skills & Certifications
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing for ongoing patient care.
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus