Travel Nurse RN - Cath Lab in Rock Island, IL

Summary :

• RN Cath lab helps doctors perform cardiac catheterizations to diagnose and treat heart conditions.
• Cath lab nurses typically work in hospitals or outpatient clinics.
• Post-procedure, they administer any necessary medications and watch for any side effects or signs of infection in patients.
• Reports to the Supervisor and or MD of the Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assess and prepare patient for cardiac procedure : vital signs, review lab results, place on cardiac monitor and pulsox, review consent, access an IV site, administer medication.
• Assist doctors who are performing heart catheterizations, angioplasties, implantation of pacemakers, and all cardiac procedures performed.
• During cardiac catheterization procedures, cath lab nurses monitor and record patients vital signs, and they must be ready to intervene if an emergency arises.
• Nurse is to be proficient in all cardiac equipment used for catheterization Proficient in EKG and interpretation of all cardiac rhythms, able to identify lethal cardiac rhythms.
• Proficient in titrating IV medications Monitors the health of patients but also provides reassurance and insight into what to expect of a procedure and recovery.
• Interacts with and help educate both the patient and concerned family members; Relays patient concerns and questions to physicians.
• Informs physicians of changes in the patient s condition.
• Maintain proper documentation in patient chart.
• Ensure that supplies, including medications and emergency and IV supplies, are stocked and organized.

Education & Experience Requirements :

• RN license in good standing.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in the Cath Lab in the Facility.
• Active AHA BLS, ACLS Certification required, TNCC preferred.

Job Disclaimer :

Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status.

Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law.

Please contact a recruiter for full details.

Benefits :

• USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits
• Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents even if not covered under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24 / 7

AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits

• Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits.
• Legal Assitance
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Assist America Travel Assist
• Genomic Life
• HSA - pre-tax
• Discount program

Referral Program :

Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us.

We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us.

To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.

Loyalty Program :

We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones.

You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock.

We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal.

Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation / inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.