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Cath Lab RN

Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for its cardiac catheterization laboratory. You'll provide direct patient care and monitoring for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a fast-paced, specialized environment.

Schedule & Duration

  • Full-time, first shift
  • 4 x 10-hour days per week
  • 13-week contract
  • Start date: November 2, 2026
  • Call coverage required for emergent cases

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor vital signs and hemodynamic status throughout cardiac catheterization procedures, including diagnostic angiograms, PCI/stent placements, and device implants
  • Administer medications, sedation, and contrast media per physician orders and protocol
  • Assist physicians during procedures in circulating and monitoring roles
  • Manage vascular access sites, including sheath removal and hemostasis
  • Prepare and educate patients pre-procedure; provide recovery care and discharge instructions
  • Recognize and respond to procedural complications (arrhythmias, hemorrhage, vasovagal reactions)
  • Collaborate with cardiologists, cath lab technicians, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted RN license (or compact license as applicable)
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • 1+ years of cardiac catheterization lab experience
  • Ability to respond to emergent/on-call cases

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSN degree
  • RCIS certification