About the job Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Title: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN)
Location: Naples, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Cardiovascular Services / Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Schedule: Four 10-Hour Day Shifts Per Week | 6:30 AM-5:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
Pay Range: $40.00-$55.57/hour, based on experience
On-Call Requirements:
- Frequency: 12 Days of Call Every 6 Weeks
- Weekend Call: 1-2 Weekends Every 6 Weeks (Friday-Sunday)
- Weekend Call Coverage: Friday - 13.5 Hours | Saturday - 24 Hours | Sunday - 24 Hours
- Response Time: Must Report Within 30 Minutes
- Additional Call: Opportunities to Pick Up Additional Call Shifts
- Emergency Coverage: Must Be Available for STEMI Activations and Urgent Cardiovascular Procedures
Weekend Requirements: 1-2 On-Call Weekends Every 6 Weeks
Floating Requirements: Frequent Floating Between Downtown Naples (Baker) and North Naples Campuses
Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Cardiac Catheterization Lab | 5 Procedure Rooms | Approximately 20-25 Cases Per Shift
Patient Population: Adults Only | No Pediatrics
EMR: Epic | Prior Experience Required
Local Candidates: Accepted
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN) to join a high-volume cardiovascular services team in Naples, Florida.
In this role, you will provide specialized nursing care to adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology (EP), structural heart, and peripheral vascular procedures. You will collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care throughout invasive cardiovascular procedures. Candidates must have experience supporting EP, structural heart, and peripheral vascular interventions and be comfortable working with advanced cardiovascular equipment and managing complex cardiac patients.
This opportunity is ideal for a Cath Lab RN with at least two years of relevant experience who thrives in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment. The department operates five procedure rooms and handles approximately 20-25 cases per shift, offering exposure to a variety of advanced cardiovascular interventions. The position offers four 10-hour shifts per week, compensation ranging from $40.00-$55.57 per hour, and opportunities to develop expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures while working across two hospital campuses.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular procedures.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on patient conditions, procedural requirements, and established clinical standards.
- Assist interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists during invasive cardiovascular procedures while maintaining patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Support a variety of cardiovascular procedures, including:
- Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrophysiology (EP) Procedures
- Structural Heart Interventions
- Peripheral Vascular Interventions
- Emergency STEMI Interventions
- Complex Cardiovascular Procedures Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Monitor patient hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythm, vital signs, and clinical responses throughout cardiovascular procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency with advanced cardiovascular equipment and technologies, including:
- Impella Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- ECMO Equipment
- Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy
- Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Assist with procedural preparation, patient positioning, sterile technique, and safe operation of cardiovascular equipment.
- Administer medications and support procedural sedation and patient monitoring within the RN scope of practice and facility protocols.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to cardiac emergencies, hemodynamic instability, and procedural complications.
- Participate in emergency STEMI activations, including urgent after-hours and weekend call-ins.
- Coordinate care with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular technologists, anesthesia providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provide patient and family education regarding cardiovascular procedures, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and post-procedure care.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation using Epic EMR.
- Assist with patient preparation, intra-procedural nursing care, recovery coordination, and appropriate handoff communication.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and shared decision-making programs.
- Support efficient patient flow and procedural operations within a five-room cardiovascular department performing approximately 20-25 cases per shift.
- Float frequently between Downtown Naples (Baker) and North Naples campuses to support cardiovascular services.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage, maintaining the ability to report within 30 minutes when called.
- Work collaboratively with team members to manage high-acuity cardiovascular patients and complex procedural assignments.
- Follow established nursing standards, infection prevention practices, radiation safety protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Education: Nursing education meeting Florida Registered Nurse licensure requirements.
- Licensure: Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant Cardiac Catheterization Lab or invasive cardiovascular nursing experience.
- Specialty Experience: Hands-on experience supporting all three of the following:
- Electrophysiology (EP) Procedures
- Structural Heart Interventions
- Peripheral Vascular Procedures
- Certifications:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Equipment Experience: Hands-on experience with advanced cardiovascular equipment, including Impella, ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Shockwave, IVUS, and OCT technologies.
- Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of invasive cardiovascular nursing, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and emergency cardiovascular care.
- Emergency Response: Ability to respond to urgent STEMI activations and provide effective nursing care during complex cardiovascular emergencies.
- EMR Experience: Previous Epic EMR experience required.
- Epic Assessment: Must successfully complete an Epic competency assessment on the first day of employment.
- Technical Skills: Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to independently assess patient needs, identify complications, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- On-Call Availability: Must participate in 12 days of call every six weeks, including 1-2 weekends, and maintain a 30-minute response time.
- Floating Requirements: Must be willing to work at both Downtown Naples (Baker) and North Naples campuses.
- Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to work four 10-hour day shifts per week and participate in required emergency call coverage.
- Additional Requirements: Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, professionalism, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume cardiovascular procedural environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience working in a high-volume hospital-based cardiac catheterization laboratory.
- Advanced experience with electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular interventions.
- Strong proficiency in Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and ECMO-supported cardiovascular procedures.
- Experience with Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy, IVUS, and OCT.
- Experience with AngioVac procedures and equipment.
- Familiarity with Rodo and Vego IVUS equipment or systems.
- Previous experience participating in emergency STEMI activations and managing multiple urgent cases during on-call assignments.
- Experience providing care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and significant hemodynamic instability.
- Strong familiarity with Epic documentation workflows in invasive cardiovascular settings.
- Previous experience working across multiple hospital campuses or cardiovascular procedural departments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical assignments, prioritize competing responsibilities, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams.
