Job Description

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Evaluate and enhance your own nursing practice by utilizing the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope and Standards of Practice to provide 1:1 patient care to adult patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Administer moderate sedation and other medications in a safe manner by following Carle Policies. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Perform hemodynamic monitoring, identify potential life-threatening arrhythmias, and implement appropriate clinical treatment. Collaborate with patients and families to answer questions and provide emotional support when needed. Enhance patient care activities and act as a safety advocate through participation in ongoing department quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects. Coordinate safe care delivery through effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team. Recognize and adapt to potential changes in procedures while responding to emergent situations. Participate in a fun, supportive, collaborative environment while working as part of a cohesive 3-4 staff team, comprised of Registered Nurses and Radiology Technologists. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Administers medications necessary for procedure. Manages care of patients during moderate sedation. Monitors hemodynamics throughout procedure. Provides outline documentation of procedure events. Understanding use of supplies and equipment used in various procedures.

Required Skills & Experience: 
-Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience. 

Preferred Skills & Experience: 
-N/A

Required Education: 
-ASN

Preferred Education: 
N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure: 
-Illinois state RN License in good standing
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.) 
-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.) 

Preferred Certifications & Licensure: 
-N/A

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Days

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36767099. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - HVI Proc Cath Lab

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