We are searching for full time Cath Lab (RNs) with a minimum of 1 year critical care experience for direct placement with our client in Lewes, DE. Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000, possible relocation assistance.    

Summary:

Assists the Cardiologist with cardiac catheterization, Swan Ganz, pacemaker, TEE/CV, IABP, Percutaneous Coronary Interventional procedures and other minor procedures requiring moderate sedation administration. Operates and maintains associated equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Renders patient care, utilizing past radiological, cardiovascular and nursing education and experience in accordance with the Delaware Nursing Practice Act. Work requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct patient care appropriate to full spectrum of patient population.

 Other information:

• Minimum one year recent critical care experience preferred.

 Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department.
• Maintains a knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibilities.
• Assists physician with scrub duties utilizing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination, set-up trays and prepare and position patient. Assists physician in circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by giving medications / contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy. Assists physician in the recorder/monitor role documenting the case, balancing calibration and operating physiologic recorder and calculates and reports patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
• Reviews patient chart for appropriate information such as indicators which may indicate risk to the patient, maintains the holding area and assists in transporting patients. 
• Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. 
• Maintains controlled drug inventory according to prescribed controlled drug policy. Assures that the crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and can initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed. Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies. Actively participates in product evaluation to determine best and most cost effective product. Notifies coordinator when supplies are low.
• Maintains daily work log and participates in the follow-up on patients.
• Rotates in an on-call status. Actively participates in performance improvement process to include evaluating, reporting and follow-up recommendations.

• POSITION: RN, Registered Nurse
• SETTING: Hospital 
• LOCATION: Lewes, DE
• SHIFT: Varied
• DURATION: Permanent Placement 
• COMPENSATION: $36.00 - $38.00 Based on Years of Experience and $20,000 Sign-on bonus

Requirements

• Current DE or Compact RN Licensure - Required
• BLS
• ACLS
• At least 1 year of recent critical care experience
• One year experience in a cardiac cath laboratory preferred
• COVID VACCINE *religious exemption considered 

Benefits

Health Insurance is available to team members on the first of the month after completing 30 days of employment all other benefits start on the first of the month after completing 90 days of employment.

• PTO
• Long Term Sick Bank
• Health
• Vison
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Retirement Plus (403B)
• Wellness Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• College 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift Differential
• Cafeteria Discount

American Medical Staffing (AMS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

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