Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse | Mckeesport, Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Discover the inviting charm of Mckeesport, PAa destination rich in cultural heritage and scenic beauty. As a travel nurse in this thriving community, youll benefit from an opportunity to expand your professional horizons while exploring nearby historic neighborhoods, vibrant downtown areas, and inviting outdoor escapes during your downtime.

Serving in a renowned pediatric cardiac catheterization lab, youll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-level care to children with congenital heart conditions. This assignment will broaden your capabilities as you navigate complex procedures from neonates to adolescents, develop advanced assessment skills, and learn diverse approaches to leadership in a truly dynamic environment.

Schedule and Shift Details:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 am 5:30 pm)
• Call requirement after 1 week of orientation: 12-15 call days per 6-week period, including 2 weekends
  • Weekday call: 5:30 am 7:00 am
  • Weekend call: 7:00 am 7:00 am
• Two weekends of 24-hour call required per schedule cycle

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cath procedure rooms and equipment, ensuring readiness for all cases
• Review and verify all patient data, allergies, medications, and consents
• Circulate and scrub for diagnostic, interventional, biopsy, and electrophysiology procedures
• Operate point-of-care testing equipment and manage contrast administration
• Provide specialized pediatric cardiac care, maintain sterile technique, and respond adeptly to emergencies
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, anesthesia, technologists, and care teams

Qualifications:

• Valid PA State Board-approved RN license
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required
• Prior experience in a pediatric cath lab and comfort with critically ill children and adolescents strongly preferred
• Advanced pediatric assessment skills and knowledge of congenital heart disease desirable

Benefits and Perks:

• Enjoy premium compensation and tax-advantaged travel stipends
• Access to comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k) options
• Job security with dynamic job experience additions
• Professional travel assistance and support
• Affordable, offsite parking with shuttle service provided

Discover new perspectives and enrich your career in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. Apply today to take your expertise to a new level while making a meaningful difference in pediatric care!