Cath Lab Nurse
Dallas, Texas
- Eligibility
- RNSign-on bonus
Dallas, Texas
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
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Do you qualify?
- License
- Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required .
- Certification
- Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required .
- Education
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred .
- Experience
- One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required .
What's around it?
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Address
- 7 MEDICAL PARKWAY, DALLAS, TX, 75234
- CMS rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 119
- Magnet
- Designated since 2019
- RN residency
- Nurse Residency Program At Methodist Dallas Medical Center, accredited through Apr 2029
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
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- Household income
- $70,518/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
Bonus Amount: $20,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Employment Type: Full Time Shifts Available: Days
Hours
- 8 hour shifts
Location: Dallas Medical Center - Dallas, Texas
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.
** You must have experience in the Cath Lab or Critical Care area as a RN to move forward in this position. Critical Care RN with experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Room (ER) or Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVIC) are encouraged to apply.
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 and Work Experience
- 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 .
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
How this role fits you
About the employer
A community hospital where Med Surg and Telemetry run 12-hour shifts with RNs and LVNs side by side, and the ICU handles vented and dialysis patients with advanced cardiac monitoring. If you commute from the Medical District, DART's Inwood/Love Field…
On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
