Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,205 per week
Fusion Medical Staffing · Sioux Falls, SD · 3 wk ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab RN for a 13‑week travel assignment in Sioux Falls, SD. As a member of the team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients’ lives while receiving competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessment of patients prior to procedures, including reviewing medical history and performing physical exams
- Assist in positioning patients correctly for the procedure and ensure EKG electrodes and cardiac leads are properly placed
- Assist physicians during procedures, including the placement of catheters, wires, balloons, stents, structural heart devices, and other cardiac interventions
- Operate and monitor hemodynamic equipment, recognizing and responding to changes in cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic waveforms
- Assist in arterial and/or venous sheath removal using closure devices, manual pressure, or mechanical compression, and transport patients to the appropriate recovery area
- Monitor vital signs, ECG, and hemodynamic parameters during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedure
- Support post‑procedure care, including monitoring patient recovery and ensuring a smooth transition to the next phase of care
- Maintain and troubleshoot cath lab equipment, ensuring everything is functioning properly and fully stocked for procedures
- Communicate effectively with team members, patients, families, and physicians to provide seamless care
- Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Requirements
- One year’s recent experience as a Cath Lab RN