RN Cath Lab - Traveler - Nights
Apply NowCompany: St Francis Medical Center
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our busy Cath Lab team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care during complex cardiac procedures, including angioplasty, TAVR, Watchman's, peripheral vascular EP, and carotid EP. This position requires a highly skilled nurse with experience in structural hearts, as well as proficiency in EPIC and MERGE charting systems. You will be working with a collaborative team in a high-energy environment where flexibility and commitment to patient care are key.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our busy Cath Lab team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care during complex cardiac procedures, including angioplasty, TAVR, Watchman's, peripheral vascular EP, and carotid EP. This position requires a highly skilled nurse with experience in structural hearts, as well as proficiency in EPIC and MERGE charting systems. You will be working with a collaborative team in a high-energy environment where flexibility and commitment to patient care are key.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care during angioplasty, TAVR, Watchman's, peripheral vascular EP, and carotid EP procedures.
- Take on Cath Lab call responsibilities, including 14 days of call within a 6-week period.
- Monitor patient status throughout procedures and assist with necessary interventions as needed.
- Maintain proficiency with EPIC and MERGE charting systems to ensure accurate patient records and documentation.
- Be flexible to extend working hours based on case loads and the complexity of procedures.
- Collaborate with the cardiovascular team to provide optimal care for patients undergoing high-risk cardiac interventions.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required.
- Proven experience in Cath Lab nursing, particularly in structural heart procedures.
- Experience with angioplasty, TAVR, Watchman's, peripheral vascular EP, and carotid EP required.
- Proficiency with EPIC and MERGE charting systems is essential.
- Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays as per the unit's needs.
- Flexibility with work hours based on case loads and procedural requirements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Rotating Weekends & Holidays required.
- 4 days a week with possible extended hours based on case loads.
- Call required: 14 days within a 6-week period.