Cardiology Registered Nurse

Decatur, Georgia

@Orchard LLC is a subcontractor supporting the Veterans Affairs Administration with an urgent need for a highly skilled Cardiac Catheterization Lab/Electrophysiology Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric Veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC). In this role, you will work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where expert nursing judgment, critical care knowledge, and the ability to act quickly under pressure are essential. You will be a key clinical team member supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This is a vital opportunity to contribute to the care of our nation's Veterans while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

As the Cardiology RN, your responsibilities will include;

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the Cath Lab team to monitor, assess, and respond to patient needs in real time.
• Perform critical care functions such as:

o   Insertion of peripheral IV lines

o   Venipuncture and blood draws from central lines and Swan-Ganz catheters

o   Arterial blood draws from existing lines

o   Hemodynamic monitoring

o   12-lead EKG administration

o   ACLS protocol implementation in emergencies

o   External pacemaker setup and support

o   Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and Impella (heart pump) device setup and monitoring

o   Use of Rotoblator and CSI rotational atherectomy systems

• Document all care provided using CPRS, CART-CL, and WITT systems.
• Comply with all VA policies and procedures and follow evidence-based nursing practices.

Your education and background will include

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• At least three (3) years of prior experience in an intensive care or critical care setting, including Cath Lab experience.
• Must have practiced in an ICU, Cath Lab, or equivalent high-acuity environment within the past six months.
• Completion of an accredited course in Intensive Care/Cath Lab Nursing.
• Moderate Sedation Certification or equivalent.
• Active certifications from the American Heart Association:

o   Basic Life Support (BLS)

o   Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atorchard.com.