RN - Cath Lab - Travel - RNCL1111#NJ01
Location: Pompton Plains, NJ, 07444
Shift: 10-hour shifts, with varying start times (typically between 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM)
On-Call Requirement: 12-14 days per month, including approximately 2 weekends per month. Must be able to respond within 30 minutes.
Experience: Must have Cath Lab experience; experience with Interventional Radiology, Pacemakers, and Vascular procedures is a plus.
Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with Epic and Change Healthcare/McKesson CVIS is helpful.
Responsibilities: Includes circulating and potentially monitoring during procedures and working in the Pre/Post Cath Lab area.
Additional Experience: TEE and cardiovascular procedure experience is preferred.
Job Overview:
This position is for a Travel Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab responsible for providing high-quality patient care to patients requiring specialized procedures. The ideal candidate will have critical care experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to deliver care across a wide range of patient demographics, from pediatric to geriatric.
Key Responsibilities:
Unit-Specific Knowledge: Understands conditions, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment encountered in surgical care. Individualizes patient care according to the procedure, type of anesthesia, and patient’s condition across the care continuum.
Pre-Admission Testing (PAT): Evaluates PAT orders for completeness and appropriateness, considering surgery type, patient age, and health status.
Skills and Certifications:
- Required:
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS standards.