Registered Nurse

The Opportunity Minden Medical Center is seeking a well-organized, energetic Registered Nurse for our cath lab, supporting cardiac catheterization and vascular care in a fast-paced hospital setting. This role matters because your clinical judgment and calm communication help patients move safely through coronary procedures.

Key responsibilities include

• Coordinate pre- and post-procedure nursing care for coronary and vascular cases
• Administer medications and monitor patient response, including contrast considerations
• Maintain sterile technique and support physicians during interventions such as angioplasty and stent placement
• Use specialized monitoring and documentation to support safe outcomes

Required qualifications/skills

• Current Louisiana RN license
• AHA BLS; ACLS within three months of hire
• EKG course or documented competency within three months of hire
• CPR required
• Four years of critical care nursing preferred; prior Cath Lab/special procedures experience desirable

• Apply today to bring your skills to MMC’s cath lab team.
• Your Benefits MMC offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Life Insurance to help protect you and your family.
• You’ll also have retirement and savings options with a 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• In addition, we provide a Competitive Salary and Paid Time Off to support your time away from work.
• A Typical Shift Your day in the cath lab starts with a quick huddle to align on the schedule and patient needs.
• You’ll welcome patients, explain what to expect, and reinforce pt education for recovery and follow-up.
• Throughout the shift you’ll stay attentive to rhythm changes and collaborate closely with physicians and teammates as cases progress.
• Between procedures, you’ll reset the room, review documentation, and coordinate next steps—whether that includes echo results, discharge teaching, or handoff communication—so every patient experience feels informed, safe, and supported.