Registered Nurse – Cath Lab

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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 Overview

As 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 Responsibilities

Deliver 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

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

Why This Role?

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.