Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,642 per week

Company: Geisinger Community Medical Center
Location: Scranton
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
  • Job Details
  • M-F rotating start times(7-3:30, 7:30-4, or 8-4:30)8-hour shifts
  • On call every third weekend
  • 2 on-call days during the week
  • Primarily specializes in the care of patients undergoing invasive cardiac catheterization and/or invasive peripheral catheterization.
  • Diagnostic and Interventional procedures performed within the department include coronary, electrophysiologic, and peripheral vascular.
  • The Registered Nurse, functioning in a spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care during the pre, intra and post procedural phases of cardiac catheterization.
  • Provides direct patient care before, during and after procedure.
  • Assists physician with adult catheterization procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary interventions, myocardial biopsy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and other associated procedures.
  • Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
  • Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.
  • Continuously monitors patient's physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure.
  • Initiates and maintains IV access.
  • Administers all ordered medications, intravenous drips and emergency medications before, during and after procedure.
  • Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
  • Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, drug administration, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.
  • Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.
  • Discontinues arterial and venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.
  • Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.
  • Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
    • Job Requirements
    • Preferred Experience: previous experience in Cardiac Cath, Telemetry, ED and/or ICU is strongly preferred.
    • Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
    • Experience: -Nursing (Preferred)
      • Schedule Information
      • On-Call: On-Call for Level 1 Heart Attack Program (L1HAP): Rotation of 2 to 3 nights per week and every 3rd weekend.
      • 2 holidays annually.
      • On-Call response time is 30 minutes for patients requiring acute heart attack care
        • Additional Details
        • All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
        • Time off requested after the acceptance date, will not be approved.

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