RN - Cath Lab (Travel)
Medasource - Paducah, KY
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General Information: Contract Length: 13 week contract - Temp to perm position Start ASAP Locals accepted - no adjusted rate; standard BR applied Dysrhythmia exam required - study guide available in Simplify library Minimum of 2 years (unbroken) Cath Lab experience Minimum of 1 year travel experience Required Certs/Licenses: -- RN, BLS, ACLS Regular Shifts: 10 hour shifts Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday On Call Shifts: Rotating call shifts minimum of 7 on / 7 off Shifts vary but typically run 7AM-5:30PM in Cath Lab with 5:30PM-7AM call (Fridays and weekends are 24 hour call shifts) Unit Specific Details: Bed amount - 2 Cath labs, 1 EP lab, 1 hybrid OR Drips - Cardiac drips Lines/Drains/ Specific devices used - Medtronic heavy for devices and supplies Machines - McKesson and Cupid. Cath -- Impella, balloon pump, penumbra, Volcano, OCT, Phillips X-Ray system, EP - Boston Scientific mapping system, farapulse Oxygen -- Yes Patient population - Adult only Support staff (if applicable) - It is a 4 person / team Lab RNs & Rad Techs for most cases. May also utilize anesthesia staff for certain procedures. Job Description Summary of Primary Functions The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates the care of the patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and within the established nursing process framework. Evaluation is done through data collection, assessment, identification, and prioritization of patient problems/needs including evaluation of process/outcome of nursing care, interventions, and teaching. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Essential Job Functions • Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. • Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures. • Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. • Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department and collaborates with spiritual care, palliative, and ethics when needed. • Serves as a point person for care coordination for family members or caregivers. • Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan. • Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. • Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. • Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life. • Functions independently in the role of scrub nurse and circulator. • Participates in the on-call system for emergency and urgent procedures on weekends, nights, and holidays. Must be able to respond to STEMI call backs in less than 30 minutes. • Nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the organization Nursing Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire) CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred) PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred) National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred) RCIS Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (preferred) RCES Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Critical Care Course (preferred) Skills • Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. • Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. • Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. • Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. • Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources. • Assist patient and family in coping with patient's illness. • Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. • Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. • Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. • Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops. • Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. • Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. • Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. • Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness. • Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. • Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. • Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. • Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies. • Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences. • Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence. • Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency. • Inserts intra-aortic balloon pumps, chest tubes, and impellas. • Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring. • Performs transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). • Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing/temporary pacing. • Administers means for conscious sedation. • Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities. Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment. EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Benefits & Perks: Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Created: 2026-03-04