Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory (Intermittent)

Quick Facts

• Role: Intermittent Registered Nurse for Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory
• Schedule: Day shift, 1–2 days per week (10-hour shifts) as needed; on-call including weekends and holidays

Description

Provide expert nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory. Coordinate care across the continuum, including pre-procedure assessment, patient/family education, physician assistance during invasive procedures, post-procedure recovery monitoring, and documentation. Recognize emergent situations, support evidence-based practice, and maintain cardiology-specific equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Coordinate safe transitions, education, and discharge planning
• Perform physical/mental readiness assessments prior to procedures
• Educate patients and families on procedures and pre/post-care requirements
• Assist physicians during invasive cardiology procedures
• Monitor and respond to clinical changes during post-procedural recovery
• Recognize emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency response
• Maintain proficiency in setup, cleaning, operation, and maintenance of cardiology equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for Veteran-centered individualized care
• Contribute to policy/procedure/guideline development and revision
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based practice changes and support quality improvements
• Provide feedback and mentorship to peers and learners
• Adapt workflow and procedural schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if unable to recruit qualified citizens)
• English proficiency for direct patient care
• Graduation from an approved nursing program (or qualifying education pathway)
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including I-9)
• Pre-employment urinalysis drug screening if required
• Selective Service registration for eligible males
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance awards
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Licensure maintained with 1 full and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state or territory