Location: Ottumwa, IA
Job Type: Full-Time | Shift: Day
Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Registered Nurse - Cath Lab to join our partner facility in Ottumwa, IA. This role is ideal for a critical thinker and patient-centered nurse passionate about cardiac care, interventional procedures, and delivering excellent outcomes in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
Position OverviewAs a Cath Lab RN , you will be an integral part of a specialized team that provides life-saving diagnostic and interventional cardiac care. From assisting with catheterizations and angioplasties to ensuring patients are safely monitored pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, you will utilize your clinical expertise and calm demeanor in high-stakes situations. Your contributions help prevent and treat some of the most serious cardiovascular conditions.
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver safe and effective nursing care throughout all phases of the cardiac catheterization process
Monitor and assess patients' condition during diagnostic and interventional procedures
Administer medications and moderate sedation under physician supervision
Collaborate with cardiologists, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists
Prepare patients and equipment, maintain sterile technique, and ensure adherence to procedure protocols
Document care and procedural data accurately within electronic health records (EHR)
Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and cardiac health management
Participate in emergency procedures including STEMI activations and cardiac code responses
Active RN license in Iowa or multistate compact license authorizing Iowa practice
Current BLS and ACLS certifications - American Heart Association
Active Iowa RT(R) license or Paramedic license in Iowa
Must hold one of the following credentials:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R)
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Certified Paramedic License in Iowa
Previous Cath Lab or interventional radiology nursing experience preferred
Strong knowledge of cardiac medications, electrophysiology, and hemodynamic monitoring
Ability to remain composed under pressure and respond quickly to emergent situations
Competency with digital imaging, EPIC or similar EHR systems, and cath lab monitoring equipment
Contribute to life-saving cardiovascular care in an advanced interventional suite
Collaborate with a high-performing multidisciplinary team focused on quality outcomes
Grow your clinical skillset in a technologically advanced environment
Enjoy Ottumwa's low cost of living, supportive community, and outdoor recreation opportunities
Join a team where your expertise, precision, and compassion help shape the future of cardiac care—one patient, one heartbeat at a time. Apply now and take your Cath Lab nursing career to the next level.
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