Registered Nurse Cath Lab
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, Georgia
RN
Posted Sep 1
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Cath-Lab
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Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
Overview
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Shifts Available: Days
- Hours: 8 or 10 hour Day Shifts – 7:00am start times
- Location : Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA
We are seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse , sometimes referred to as a Cardiac RN or Cath Lab RN. A Cath Lab RN is essential in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of cardiac catheterization procedures, contributing significantly to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases specifically with the cardiac catheterization lab.
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Responsibilities
- Assess patients, obtain medical histories, perform physical exams, and prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures ( Pre-Procedure Preparation )
- Assist cardiologists during procedures such as angioplasties, stent placements, electrophysiological studies, and other cardiac interventions ( Intra-Procedure Assistance )
- Monitoring patient post-procedure for complications, provide post-procedure instructions, and ensuring patient stability before discharge or transfer to another unit
- Operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment used in the catheterization lab, such as hemodynamic monitors and other diagnostic tools
- Quickly respond to any emergencies or complications that arise during procedures, such as arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, or bleeding
- Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedure details, and post-procedure outcomes
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in cardiac care and catheterization techniques
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred.
- Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
- Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
- One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required.
- ICU or ER RN experience RN's will be strongly considered.
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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred.
- Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
- Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
- One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required.
- ICU or ER RN experience RN's will be strongly considered.
Place
- City
- Riverdale, Georgia
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 233
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Riverdale is a suburban community just south of Atlanta in Clayton County, offering RNs affordable proximity to the metro area's major hospital systems while maintaining a quieter residential pace.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
Workplace: SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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