Job Description
TriStar Health seeks motivated RNs for our Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Training Program in Nashville, TN. This structured program blends classroom, simulation, and precepted clinical shifts to build expertise in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Under close supervision, you'll assist with catheterizations, monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, and maintain strict sterile and radiation safety practices. You'll train with multidisciplinary teams, apply evidence-based care, and gain clear pathways to Cath Lab RN roles, supported by robust benefits and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Complete structured didactic and clinical Cath Lab training curriculum
- Provide safe, evidence-based care to cardiac patients under supervision
- Assist with cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures
- Monitor patient status, vitals, and hemodynamics during procedures
- Administer medications and contrast per protocol and provider orders
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Support radiation safety, infection prevention, and sterile technique
- Collaborate with physicians, techs, and nurses in a multidisciplinary team
- Educate patients and families on procedures and post-procedure care
- Participate in simulations, skills labs, and ongoing competency assessments
Required Skills
- Cardiac catheterization nursing
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation (ECG/EKG)
- Moderate sedation management
- Medication administration for cardiac patients
- Sterile technique and infection control
- Radiation safety in interventional labs
- Electronic health record documentation
- ACLS emergency response skills
- Patient and family cardiac procedure education
