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Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,212 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Cardiac Cath Lab

Discipline:

RN

Duration:

13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours

Employment Type:

Travel

The RN (Cath Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab) specializes in working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures in a catheterization lab. During cardiac catheterizations, these specially trained nurses assist the medical team by monitoring the patient’s vitals, assisting with procedural sedatives, assisting doctors, technicians, nurses and the patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administers patient medications

Assists in diagnostic procedures and interventional procedures

Circulates and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures

Responsible for discharge teaching with patients and families including procedural, medications, activities, care of the surgical site and lifestyle/dietary changes

Ensures consent paperwork is accurately completed

Performs examination of the patient pre and post-catheterization

Manages administrative aspects of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology patients

Monitors and documents patient vital signs

Monitors for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure

Monitors patient sedation levels during and after the procedure

Prepares patients for procedures

Minimum Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current state license where they will be working

ACLS may be required by state/client contract

Minimum of 2 years critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1060601. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Cath Lab

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.

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