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Travel Nurse RN - Cath Lab in Anchorage, AK - Excellent Benefits 2024-07-01

TravelNurseSource, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99501


TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Cath Lab RN in Anchorage, Alaska, 99501!

About The PositionID: 49615492 Shift: 12 HR Days 07:00-19:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: Cardiovascular CATH LAB RN Anchorage, AKschedule Full-time No WeekendsHCA Healthcare s Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.Job SummaryAs a highly-skilled and compassionate Cath-Lab Nurse you will provide assistance with all invasive cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures. You will demonstrate clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to providing quality patient care. You will be part of a team that pulls together to provide a quality patient care experience. We are seeking passionate individuals who are ready to take their career to the next level! In this

will be responsible for all testing and therapeutics that takes place in the Cath lab. These procedures include but are not limited to: cardiac catheterizations and/or coronary interventions, EP device and ablation therapies, interventional radiology, neuro diagnostic/interventions, endovascular procedures, and structural Heart (LAAC, TAVR) procedures.You will facilitate effective communication among departmental staff to ensure interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care. Uses appropriate SBAR process for hand-off communication.You will assist the patient through all aspects of the procedure, including transport, site preparation, sterile procedure, patient monitoring, and hemostasis following removal of catheter or sheath, and return to room. Manages emergent cases.You will maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient records. Completes all paperwork associated with these procedures and prepares tests for physician interpretation.You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situationsYou will collaborate with fellow members of the team and orient and needed.QualificationsCurrent nursing license in good standingAssociate s Degree in nursing required, bachelor s preferredTwo to three years of Cath Lab experience. Emergency Room / ICU experience preferred.American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and CertificationAmerican Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS) Shift times: 7a 7:30p (12 hr shifts) Must have experience RN and AK lic required3yr exp Cath or 5 yrs exp in high acuity setting (eg. ICU,Exp Circulating, Monitoring and Sedation medication (exp mixing sedation drips)No mapping exp needed (performed by 3rd party company) Unit Beds/ rooms: 3 rooms, average 4-6 procedures per dayDescription for Job

have basic knowledge of the job of a Cath lab nurse as in preparing patients for catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations.Must assist physician in the catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations processes.Must keep patient calm and relaxed during procedure where they re required to be awake.As a senior Cath lab nurse, must administer appropriate medicine when needed.Must be able perform proper after procedure care.Must check vital signs of the patient with proper care.Provide education about medications and care to the patients and families before the discharge. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

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