Travel Nurse RN - Cardiology in Macon, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiology
Location: Macon, GA
Agency: ATC Healthcare Services
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse / RN – Cardiovascular Catheterization / Cardo Cath Lab

About ATC Healthcare Services

Every single day, we recruit healthcare professionals for jobs in the medical facilities that need them. And we fill positions of all kinds. Daily positions, weekly positions and more, for nearly every type of healthcare professional. Nurses, Physicians, PTs and OTs, techs, assistants, you name it. ATC Healthcare has over 30 years of experience, and we are here to help you find the right position that will match your skills and career path.

Registered Nurse / RN – Cardiovascular Catheterization / Cardo Cath Lab

*** WE OFFER DAILY PAY or WEEKLY DIRECT DEPOSIT ***

There are many benefits to working with ATC Healthcare. We offer competitive pay with multiple pay options to meet your needs. Employees can choose to be paid daily by Global VISA Debit card, weekly by direct deposit, or weekly by check. We also take care of processing your tax deductions so you can avoid a nasty surprise during tax season.

Compensation is based on experience and relevant skill set. All ATC Healthcare employees are hourly. Employees are eligible for overtime, holiday pay and referral bonuses. Some work assignments offer travel pay.

Best of all, you decide when and where you want to work! We have significant contract and PRN, Per Diem shift opportunities.

Working for us is a great way to make extra money and to expand your skill set and professional network!

Job Description

• Specializes primarily in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac procedures, insertion of permanent and temporary pacemakers, and insertion of intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Responsible for the operation of specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner, assisting in diagnostic catheterization, and interventional cardiac procedures, and patient care during the procedure.
• Works under the direct supervision of the physician and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory manager or supervisor
• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Provides required care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Evaluates and modifies the plan of care based on observable responses by the patient.
• Performs continuous nursing assessment of the patients’ physical and emotional needs and corresponding therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Provides care to the patient pre-procedure, during, and post-procedure in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Performs non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, such as continuous telemetry monitoring and 12 lead EKG monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Assists physician with non-invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Assists physician with invasive diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac catheterization.
• Assists physician with invasive interventional procedures, such as permanent pacemaker insertion.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.

Job Requirements

Registered Nurse / RN – Cardiovascular Catheterization / Cardo Cath Lab

• Current Georgia REGISTERED NURSE / RN License

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support / ACLS and Basic Life Support / BLS certification from either an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association / AHA or the American Red Cross

• Minimum of one year paid REGISTERED NURSE / RN work experience within the past year of direct patient care in a hospital

• Must have reliable transportation to and from shifts