RN Cardiac Cath Lab

SA1044 - RN Cardiac Cath Lab - Rockford, IL - 13 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare teamis looking for an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse to work onsite at our client's hospital in Rockford.Shift: 10:00 hr - Days.Responsibilities: Assist physicians with patient assessments. Prepare patients for catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation and cardiac procedures. Preparation of patients can include taking the patient's vital signs, oxygen levels and heart rhythm before the physician examines the patient. Ensure the patient's chart and records are updated. Start intravenous lines while preparing patients for a catheterization or cardiac procedure. Ease the patient's fear and answer questions regarding the cardiac procedure. Obtain patient consent for cardiac procedures. Assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures. Monitor the patient's vital signs during the procedure. Patients may be awake during the procedure, which requires the cardiac cath lab nurse to help keep them calm and reassured. Administer medication according to the physician's instructions before, during and after cardiac procedures. In addition to scheduled procedures in the cardiac cath lab, registered nurses must assist during emergencies and perform lifesaving procedures. Monitor patients during their recovery in the cardiac cath lab. Monitor the patient's vital signs, administering medications and updating the patient's chart. Watch for signs of infection or side effects from the procedure. Administer treatment if patients experience excessive bleeding, fever or other side effects from the cardiac procedure. Provide instructions and education to patients and their families before discharge from the cardiac cath lab. Education and instruction can include information on medications, nutrition and care of a surgical site. Requirements: BSN from an accredited nursing school 2 years of current Cardiac Catheterization experience in a hospital setting. Hands on EP experience required Current RN licensure (where applicable) Current BLS, EKG, Stroke and ACLS certifications