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DT-Healthcare Staffing

Travel Nurse On Call RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,024 per week

DT-Healthcare Staffing, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, 18512


DT-Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Scranton, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Cardiac Cath LabDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

10/14/2024Duration:

13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, days, evenings, on callEmployment Type:

TravelDT-Trak is a national medical staffing company that works with federal, state, and commercial hospital systems.M-F rotating start times(7-3:30,7:30-4, or 8-4:30)8-hour shiftsOn call every third weekend

2 on-call days during the week

Job Summary:Primarily specializes in the care of patients undergoing invasive cardiac catheterization and/or invasive peripheral catheterization. Diagnostic and Interventional procedures performed within the department include coronary, electrophysiologic, and peripheral vascular. The Registered Nurse, functioning in a spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care during the pre, intra and post procedural phases of cardiac catheterization.Job Duties:Provides direct patient care before, during and after procedure.Assists physician with adult catheterization procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary interventions, myocardial biopsy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and other associated procedures.Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.Continuously monitors patient's physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure.Initiates and maintains IV access.Administers all ordered medications, intravenous drips and emergency medications before, during and after procedure.Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in a safe and efficient manner.Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, drug administration, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.Discontinues arterial and venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

On-Call: On-Call for Level 1 Heart Attack Program (L1HAP): Rotation of 2 to 3 nights per week and every 3rd weekend. 2 holidays annually.

DT-Trak Consulting Inc. Job ID #277812. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.Benefits

Benefits start day 1Referral bonusWeekly payHoliday PayMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits