4 Illinois Cardiac Catheterization (Cath Lab) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
$2,726/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Nurses need to have the ability to read strips. We titrate drips occasionally.
Special Requests:
- Common diagnoses/types of patients: STEMI, NSTEMI, HF, congenital, TAVR, MITRACLIP, peripheral. Cath lab is separate from IR and EP.
- EMR/Equipment: Epic; GE and Philips monitors and McKesson.
- Call teams are 4 person; regular cases are 3 person (1 RN and 2 RTR).
- At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Shift & Scheduling:
- with call on weekend and nights.
- On occasions we do work over to get all the cases completed if emergent cases come up.
- Weeknight call requirements: 6-8 call shifts/month. This includes the primary call and backup call.
- Weekend call requirements: Every 6-7 full weekend, starts Friday at 5:30 PM and ends 6:00 AM on Monday morning. There are additional weekend shifts that RNs will serve for backup person. They will be the circulator for emergent cases. These shifts are 24 hour shifts and happen on average once/month.
- Holiday call requirements: Easter BU call shift.
Floating Requirements:
- We don't float, but if have experience in IR could share.
Cardiac Catheterization (Cath Lab) Travel Job Responsibilities
Cardiac Catheterization Lab professionals are dedicated to caring for patients undergoing cardiac procedures aimed at diagnosis or treatment of heart or vascular conditions. Within this specialty, Cath Lab professionals are often responsible for preparing patients for procedures such as catheterization, stent or pacemaker insertion, angioplasty, and balloon valvuloplasty. They also play a vital role in monitoring patients under sedation during the procedures, providing education, and closely collaborating with cardiologists and anesthesia providers. Whether you're a nurse or an allied health professional, Trusted is here to connect you with fulfilling travel opportunities in the dynamic field of Cardiac Catheterization (Cath Lab).
Cardiac Catheterization (Cath Lab) Travel RN Jobs in Illinois
In the face of heart disease's continued prevalence as the leading cause of death in the United States, the demand for healthcare professionals specializing in Cardiac Catheterization (Cath Lab) remains high. Travel job opportunities in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting are widely available, welcoming Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, and allied health professionals alike. Within the Cath Lab, nurses and allied health professionals play a crucial role in assessing and monitoring patients undergoing various cardiac procedures for diagnosis or treatment. Collaboration with other providers and the ability to respond swiftly to any adverse effects experienced by patients are key aspects of Cath Lab roles. Start your journey towards the perfect Cath Lab travel job today!
