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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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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

• 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

• 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