University of Arkansas System

Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (RN) - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas System$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate Degree, ADN Degree, or Diploma RN in Nursing
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience
  • Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License
  • Ability to perform point of care testing and phlebotomy
  • Pediatric experience preferred, along with BLS certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized nursing care before, during, and after cardiovascular procedures
  • Monitor cardiac rhythm and hemodynamics, responding promptly to changes
  • Administer medications and IV therapies as per protocol
  • Assist cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures
  • Initiate emergency interventions during patient crises
  • Educate patients and families on procedures and follow-up care
  • Document nursing care and collaborate with the care team

Benefits

  • Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for staff and family
  • Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on campus
Full Job Description
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Closing Date:
09/16/2026
Type of Position:

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy


Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Department:
INA | Institutional Admin

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
This position is located at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location and may be used to fill multiple positions.

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures within a heart hospital setting. This position assesses and prepares patients for procedures, monitors cardiac and hemodynamic status, administers medications and sedation as appropriate, and provides nursing interventions throughout the procedural and recovery phases. The RN works collaboratively with cardiologists and the interdisciplinary cardiovascular team to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Baccalaureate Degree, ADN Degree, or Diploma RN. Major: Registered Nurse
  • RN with a minimum of 1 year of RN experience
  • Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
  • Ability to perform point of care testing, draw and collect blood specimens and prepare for laboratory processing.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Pediatric experience a plus.
  • BLS (CPR) Certification.
  • A minimum of 1 year phlebotomy and RN experience
  • Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:
  • Provides specialized nursing care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and other cardiovascular procedures, including patient assessment, preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
  • Monitors cardiac rhythm, hemodynamic status, vital signs, oxygenation, and overall patient condition and promptly recognizes and responds to changes, complications, or cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Administers medications, IV therapies, and moderate sedation as appropriate and monitors patient response in accordance with provider orders, established protocols, and nursing standards.
  • Assists cardiologists and other members of the cardiovascular team during diagnostic and interventional procedures, supporting patient safety and efficient procedural workflow.
  • Responds to emergency situations and changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate nursing interventions and participating in resuscitative measures as necessary.
  • Provides education to patients and families regarding cardiovascular procedures, medications, recovery expectations, activity restrictions, risk-factor modification, and follow-up care.
  • Documents assessments, medications, interventions, procedural care, and patient outcomes and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to support continuity, quality, and safety of patient care.


Physical Requirements:
  • Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
  • Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
  • Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping
  • Lifting to 100lbs.


Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:



All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

About University of Arkansas System

The University of Arkansas System is a state university system in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It comprises six campuses; a medical school; two law schools; a graduate school focused on public service; a historically black college, statewide research, service, and educational units for agriculture, criminal justice, and archeology; and several community colleges. Over 50,000 students are enrolled in over 188 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Legally, the entire system carries the name University of Arkansas. Nonetheless, to avoid confusion with its flagship campus in Fayetteville, the system usually refers to itself as the University of Arkansas System and the Fayetteville campus usually refers to itself as the University of Arkansas.
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