Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab position at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital in Rome, GA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience and the ability to scrub and circulate both Cath and EP procedures.

Details

• Work setting is a 361-bed Level 2 Trauma designated teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory unit handling Cath Lab and EP procedures
• Cath Lab patient types include chest pain, LHC, RHC, PTCA, and stent procedures; EP cases include ablations, loop recorders, and pacemaker/defibrillator placement
• 4x10-hour day shifts (0700–1730) on a 6-week schedule cycle
• On-call required 1 day per week and 1 weekend every 4th–5th weekend, with a 30-minute response time requirement
• RNs will float to the Cath Lab Prep/Recovery area
• Weekend rotation details are discussed during the interview
• EMR is Epic

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA state or Compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in scrubbing and circulating both Cath and EP procedures required
• Ability to administer moderate sedation, titrate and manage critical drips, and prep/recover patients
• Experience with Cath Lab-specific equipment: BBG, ACT, Balloon Pumps, and Impella
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include circulating Cath and EP procedures, administering moderate sedation, managing critical drips, and providing patient prep and recovery care
• 2-day departmental orientation provided
• Must cover 70% of assigned holidays
• Department culture emphasizes a high level of autonomy and collaborative teamwork
• Black scrubs required; scrubs are not provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate applies to local travelers