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RN-Prep and Recovery Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab

You'll give pre- and post-procedure care to adults having cath, EP, structural heart or interventional nephrology procedures. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 1

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Shift and hours
Days and evenings · hours vary with department need
Unit and setting
Prep/Recovery Cath Lab/EP Lab · Hospital adults having cath, EP, structural heart or interventional nephrology procedures
License
RN license Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire RequiredRN license where patients are cared for
Term
Permanent80% FTE

Do you qualify?

License
RN license where patients are cared for Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
Certification
BLS/CPR Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
Experience
6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
Experience
Moderate sedation experience for EP Lab Specific to EP Lab- Previous moderate sedation experience Required

Preferred

Certification
Certification in your specialty area Certification in area of specialty Preferred
Education
Bachelor's in nursing preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Experience
Additional clinical nursing experience Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
Experience
Prior procedural involvement in specialty, including hospital-wide project work Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
Experience
Moderate sedation experience for Gastro/Endo & Generations Specific to Gastro/Endo & Generations - Previous moderate sedation experience Preferred
Also asks
Academic medical setting experience Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 251 postings.
Pay reviews
Starting pay is competitive; relevant work experience is considered We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered.

The role and schedule

Day to day
prepping patients for procedures and recovering them after while preparing patients for procedures, recovering post-procedure patients
Patients
higher-acuity STEMI and TAVR patients needing extended recovery caring for select higher-acuity patients, including STEMI and TAVR patients requiring extended recovery
Unit size
12-bed prep/recovery unit Care for a diverse patient population in a 12-bed prep/recovery unit
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
On call some weekends and holidays, 60-minute response time On-call responsibilities may be required for some weekends and/or holidays with a 60-minute response time.
Details
Expanding to 24 prep/recovery bays and procedure rooms planned for 2027 an exciting expansion to 24 prep/recovery bays and procedure rooms planned for 2027
Details
Unit operates 5:30am to 7:00pm Operational hours of the Prep/Recovery Cath Lab/EP Lab are 5:30am to 7:00pm.
Details
Onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI You will work onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

The workplace

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UW Health
Academic Medical Center
4.7 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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Schedule

80% FTE, day/evening shift. Operational hours of the Prep/Recovery Cath Lab/EP Lab are 5:30am to 7:00pm. On-call responsibilities may be required for some weekends and/or holidays with a 60-minute response time. We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered. Hours may vary depending on department need. You will work onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to

Provide specialized pre- and post-procedure care for adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and interventional nephrology procedures in UW Health's nationally recognized Heart & Vascular program. Care for a diverse patient population in a 12-bed prep/recovery unit, utilizing strong intermediate care (IMC) assessment skills while preparing patients for procedures, recovering post-procedure patients, and caring for select higher-acuity patients, including STEMI and TAVR patients requiring extended recovery. Collaborate with an expert multidisciplinary team including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and Cath Lab nurses to deliver safe, efficient, patient- and family-centered care.

Join a rapidly growing cardiovascular program with an exciting expansion to 24 prep/recovery bays and procedure rooms planned for 2027, creating new opportunities to grow alongside one of the nation's leading heart programs. Build your expertise in a fast-paced procedural environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous learning, making this an ideal opportunity for nurses with strong intermediate care experience looking to specialize in cardiovascular care. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred Work Experience 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required Specific to EP Lab- Previous moderate sedation experience Required Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred Specific to Gastro/Endo & Generations - Previous moderate sedation experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required Certification in area of specialty Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

What's around it?

In Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,413/mo
Household income
$78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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