Registered Nurse Cath Lab

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cath Lab is responsible for providing skilled nursing care in an acute hospital setting, specifically within the cardiac catheterization laboratory. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The RN must have at least 2 years of experience, hold an active Alaska RN license, and be capable of working in a fast-paced, specialized environment while adhering to on-call and weekend scheduling requirements.

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, technicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Float within scope of practice to related departments such as Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR) as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic medical records system.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute care facility.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend coverage as scheduled.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Alaska (license must be in hand for auto offer).
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in acute care or cath lab settings.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system preferred.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation if required for facility needs.

• Experience working in a Magnet hospital or Level II Trauma center.
• Familiarity with cardiac catheterization procedures and related equipment.
• Previous experience floating to Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR) departments.

• On-call requirement: 1 day per week plus 4th/5th weekend coverage (Friday 1800 to Monday 0730).
• Approximately 1 Saturday per month on-call as part of scheduled 4 shifts per week.
• Time off requests are limited to one per 13-week assignment and are approved individually.
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; locals are not accepted.
• May be called off for one 10-hour shift per 2-week pay period.
• Scrub color is provided; parking is free for staff.

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week (4x10 schedule).
• Shift start date is ASAP, with consistent scheduling and no block schedule accommodations.
• Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 weeks.