Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab

The Cardiovascular Center of Florida
Lake Nona Surgery Center
Orlando, FL (Lake Nona)

Join Our Growing Cardiovascular Team!

The Cardiovascular Center of Florida is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at our state-of-the-art Lake Nona Surgery Center. This position is ideal for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced procedural environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.

Please Note: This is a procedural Cath Lab position. Applicants must possess recent, hands-on Cath Lab experience. We are seeking an RN who is currently working in a cardiac catheterization laboratory and is experienced in circulating and monitoring cardiovascular procedures.

Position Summary

The Cath Lab RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care throughout invasive cardiovascular procedures. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, proficiency in procedural sedation, administration of high-risk medications, hemodynamic monitoring, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary procedural team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Administer moderate (conscious) sedation in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
• Safely administer vasoactive and other high-risk medications.
• Continuously monitor and interpret invasive hemodynamic data throughout procedures.
• Circulate and monitor diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization cases.
• Assist with peripheral vascular interventions.
• Participate in cardiac implantable electronic device procedures, including pacemakers and ICDs.
• Prepare procedural equipment, supplies, medications, and patients.
• Respond appropriately to procedural emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely procedural documentation.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, technologists, and the procedural team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled Cath Lab RN who is confident working in a procedural environment, remains calm under pressure, demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment, and is committed to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Why Join The Cardiovascular Center of Florida?

• State-of-the-art cardiovascular surgery center
• Physician-led cardiovascular specialty organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

 Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, hands-on Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience required.
• Current procedural Cath Lab experience is required.
• Experience administering procedural sedation.
• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and vascular access management
• Experience administering high-risk cardiovascular medications.
• Experience with invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Experience assisting with diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations.
• Experience with peripheral vascular procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, procedure-based environment with high acuity and time-sensitive interventions.
• Strong team coordination skills with interventional cardiologists, technologists, and anesthesia providers
• Competence in emergency response and medication administration for cardiac procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting with pacemaker and ICD implantation procedures.
• Exposure to electrophysiology (EP) procedures preferred.
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or cardiovascular specialty practice.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.