RN-Prep and Recovery Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab

Description:

Schedule: 80% FTE, day/evening shift.

Operational hours of the Prep/Recovery Cath Lab/EP Lab are 5:30am to 7:00pm.

On-call responsibilities may be required for some weekends and/or holidays with a 60-minute response time.

We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered.

Hours may vary depending on department need.

You will work onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Provide specialized pre- and post-procedure care for adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and interventional nephrology procedures in UW Health's nationally recognized Heart & Vascular program.


* Care for a diverse patient population in a 12-bed prep/recovery unit, utilizing strong intermediate care (IMC) assessment skills while preparing patients for procedures, recovering post-procedure patients, and caring for select higher-acuity patients, including STEMI and TAVR patients requiring extended recovery.


* Collaborate with an expert multidisciplinary team including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiovascular technologists, and Cath Lab nurses to deliver safe, efficient, patient- and family-centered care.


* Join a rapidly growing cardiovascular program with an exciting expansion to 24 prep/recovery bays and procedure rooms planned for 2027, creating new opportunities to grow alongside one of the nation's leading heart programs.


* Build your expertise in a fast-paced procedural environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous learning, making this an ideal opportunity for nurses with strong intermediate care experience looking to specialize in cardiovascular care.

Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience



* 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required


* Specific to EP Lab- Previous moderate sedation experience Required


* Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred


* Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred


* Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred


* Specific to Gastro/Endo & Generations - Previous moderate sedation experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required


* Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required


* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required


* Certification in area of specialty Preferred

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