RN - Chicago, IL

Job Description: RN Cath Lab Acute Care DutiesA Cath Lab RN is a registered nurse who provides specialized, acute care in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, working closely with interventional cardiologists to perform and support diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. The role combines ICU-level hemodynamic monitoring with OR-level procedural support in a fast-paced, technology-intensive environment providers.avahealth.co. Core Acute Care DutiesPre-procedure care Perform focused cardiovascular assessment, review allergies, and verify informed consent RN Programs. Prepare patients: establish IV access, check labs (creatinine, coagulation), confirm NPO status, and ensure vascular access site is ready RN Programs. Assist with consent forms and document pre-procedure checks Procedural support Circulate and/or scrub during cardiac catheterization, angiography, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, device implantations, and structural heart procedures Operate specialized equipment: intra-aortic balloons, physiological recorders, ECG monitors, and imaging systems Indeed. Administer and monitor medications: heparin, contrast, nitroglycerin, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics providers.avahealth.co. Manage hemodynamic monitoring: arterial lines, PA catheters, IABP, Impella support providers Administer conscious sedation and monitor for adverse reactions Acute emergency response Rapidly transition to high-acuity STEMI activation mode when a patient with an active heart attack arrives RN Programs+1.Provide immediate interventions, including emergency defibrillation, vasopressor support, and hemodynamic stabilization Post-procedure care Manage groin or radial access sites for bleeding, infection, or thrombosis Monitor patients for complications and provide post-procedure education on recovery, medications, and lifestyle Documentation and coordination Chart patient data, consent forms, lab results, and procedure details Indeed. Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and other staff to ensure safe, efficient care Skills & Competencies Clinical skills: Advanced cardiac monitoring, vascular access, medication management, emergency response.