Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab (Full-time, Monday - Friday)
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, intraprocedural monitoring, and post-procedure recovery coordination.
The Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab reports to the Assistant Director, Cardiac Cath Lab and provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures. This position is responsible for pre-procedure assessment and preparation, intraprocedural monitoring and support, post-procedure recovery coordination, patient and family education, and accurate documentation in accordance with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental protocols. The RN collaborates closely with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, anesthesia and procedural support teams, and other members of the cardiovascular care team to promote safe, efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and related cardiovascular procedures, including review of history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, procedural risk factors, and readiness for sedation or intervention. Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care across the pre-procedure, intraprocedure, and post-procedure phases, including patient preparation, vascular access site assessment, medication administration, procedural monitoring, recovery care, and discharge readiness. Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythm, vital signs, level of consciousness, oxygenation, pain, and overall patient response during and after procedures; promptly identify changes in condition and communicate concerns to the procedural physician or appropriate provider. Assist with emergency response in the cardiac cath lab, including STEMI activations, arrhythmia management, procedural complications, rapid clinical deterioration, and other urgent cardiovascular events in alignment with ACLS standards and department protocols. Administer and monitor medications, anticoagulants, antiplatelet therapy, contrast-related interventions, moderate sedation support, reversal agents, and emergency medications within scope of practice and organizational policy. Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards while supporting procedural setup, patient positioning, room turnover, equipment readiness, and safe workflow in collaboration with cath lab technologists and procedural team members. Complete timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, procedural events, patient response, education, handoff communication, and discharge instructions in the electronic medical record. Educate patients and families regarding procedure expectations, post-procedure care, access site precautions, activity restrictions, medications, follow-up instructions, and symptoms requiring medical attention. Participate in departmental quality, safety, regulatory readiness, competency validation, call coverage, and process improvement activities that support high reliability, patient safety, and efficient cardiovascular service delivery. Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program Licensure and Certifications: Current Arkansas Registered Nurse license, required. CPR/BLS required. ACLS required within 90 days of hire. Annual dysrhythmia competency required. Additional department-specific competencies, including moderate sedation, radiation safety awareness, and cath lab procedural competencies, must be completed as assigned.
This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications
Requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Arkansas Registered Nurse license, BLS, and ACLS certification. Previous experience in a high-acuity setting such as a cath lab, critical care, or emergency services is preferred.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.
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