Travel Nurse RN - Cath Lab - $2,536 per week in Scranton, PA

ID : 51365030 Shift : M-F rotating start times(7-3 : 30, 7 : 30-4, or 8-4 : 30)8-hour shiftsOn call every third weekend2 on-c Description : M-F rotating start times(7-3 : 30, 7 : 30-4, or 8-4 : 30)8-hour shiftsOn call every third weekend 2 on-call days during the weekJob 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.

Job 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. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position : 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 carePreferred Experience : previous experience in Cardiac Cath, Telemetry, ED and / or ICU is strongly preferred.

from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience : -Nursing (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s) : Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN State of PURPOSE VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family Additional Information : Please Note -Your Agency s contract to your traveler MUST mirror the confirmation page.

If your agency does not comply with this standard, your agency will be at risk of being removed from the Geisinger vendor set.

No exceptions! Start Date Must be Identical. End Date Must be Identical. Please Note - All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.

If your agency or the traveler does not include all RTO in the submission form and adds it post confirmation, your agency will be at risk of being removed from the Geisinger vendor set.

No exceptions! Time off requested after the acceptance date, will not be approved. Position Billing string Medefis Guaranteed Hours : 40 Contract Weeks : 91