- Specialty
- Cath Lab
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in South Bend, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Description: Overview: Hybrid lab in the OR; structural heart, left and right heart cath, EP studies, TAVRs, endovascular cases, ECMO, Impella; coming soon: mitral clip, tricuspid. 4 rooms; 4 staff per room when available but must operate independently with only 3; 3-person call team. EP experience not required but highly recommended/preferred. Procedures include all cardiac diagnostics, PCI, Impella, balloon pump, atherectomies, EKOS, INARI, Watchman, TAVR, peripheral vascular, device implants, A-fib/A-flutter/SVT/VT mapping and ablations with Carto and Client. Avg. daily census: varies with volumes. Visits/day: 8. Rooms: 4. Patient population: Adults, Geriatrics. Unit accepts first-time travelers: Yes, with 2 years' cath lab experience. Years of experience required: 1 (1-year candidates require previous cath lab travel experience). Shifts: 8-hour and 10-hour. Rotating shifts: No. Call required: Yes (1 night per week; call approx. every 4th weekend). Float required: Yes. Scheduling type: Other. Systems: Medication system - Pyxis. Documentation system - Cerner, McKesson. Communication: SBAR. Provider support: interpretation services, IV teams, lift teams, pharmacy, phlebotomy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, transportation. Provider coverage in-house 24/7: intensivist yes, NP no, CRNA no, hospitalist yes, anesthesiologist yes. Special equipment: Siemens, Client, Philips, McKesson charting. Certifications required: ACLS, BLS. Certification preferred: NIHSS. Work settings required: diagnostic cardiac cath lab, hybrid OR, interventional cardiac cath lab, pre/post procedure, special procedures. Work settings preferred: electrophysiology (EP) lab, interventional radiology. Required competencies - Cardiac cath lab procedures: ASD closures, cardiac implant closure device, cardiac stent placement, diagnostic catheterizations (adult), IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, interventional catheterizations, left heart catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction/removal, PCI, pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, right heart catheterization, rotablator atherectomy, TAVR, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), valvuloplasty, ventricular assist device insertion, Watchman procedure. Electrophysiology procedures: insertion/programming of AICDs, left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, pacemaker insertion. Vascular procedures: angioplasty, endovascular interventions, thoracic aortography, upper and lower extremity angiography. Medications: antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, reversal agents, thrombolytics. IV therapy: assist with central line insertion/management, blood product administration, starting and maintaining IVs. Professional knowledge/skills: activated clotting time (ACT), cardioversion, circulate procedures, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, external compression devices (C-clamp, sandbags), hypothermia protocol, infection prevention, interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, monitoring procedural sedation, obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG, pressure ulcer assessment/prevention, radiation and laser safety, sheath removal/monitoring, topical hemostasis (D-Stat, Chito-Seal, Syvek Patch), vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose), ventilator management.
Comments And Notes: Shift: 5 x8 hr. days
Call Requirements: 1 call shift per week, 1 weekend every 4th weekend
Weekend Requirements: 1 weekend call shift every 4th weekend
Floating Requirements: As Needed by department
Holiday Requirements: As needed by department
Participation in Mandates for Call and Late Team
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TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-39570. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.