50%25 Staff Nurse - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab – UI Heart and Vascular Center

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Staff Nurse - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab – UI Heart and Vascular Center

Company: University of Iowa

Location: Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Job Type: Part-time, Regular

Category: Healthcare Operations / Clinical Operations

Date Posted: April 8, 2026

Experience Level: 2-5 Years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• This role focuses on providing direct nursing care within a specialized cardiac catheterization laboratory, requiring a blend of clinical expertise and operational efficiency to manage patient flow and procedure support.

• The position involves direct patient care responsibilities for diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures, emphasizing patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention.

• A key aspect of this role is the proficient use and troubleshooting of specialized medical equipment, including hemodynamic recorders and devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impella.

• The Staff Nurse will be integral to the pre, intra, and post-procedure care continuum, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills within a multi-disciplinary health care team.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is identified as a Staff Nurse within a highly specialized clinical setting (Cardiac Cath Lab). Given the nature of operations within a hospital's procedural areas, the focus will be on clinical operations, patient throughput, equipment management, and adherence to strict protocols. The "50%25" indicates a part-time commitment, likely translating to 20 hours per week.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, structural heart interventions, and pericardiocentesis.

• Conduct thorough pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedure monitoring (including vital signs, hemodynamic data, and electrocardiograms), and post-procedure recovery care, ensuring patient stability and comfort.

• Administer medications, including intravenous and oral routes, and manage patients requiring procedural sedation, closely monitoring for adverse reactions and efficacy.

• Operate and troubleshoot critical medical equipment such as physiologic recorders, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and Impella devices, ensuring their readiness and functionality for procedures.

• Actively participate in life-saving measures, including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as needed during emergent situations within the cath lab environment.

• Maintain adequate inventory levels of all procedural room supplies, restocking as necessary to ensure seamless workflow and immediate availability for procedures.

• Collaborate effectively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care delivery.

• Document all nursing interventions, patient responses, and procedural details accurately and comprehensively in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

• Participate in the preceptorship of new staff, mentoring them on cath lab procedures, protocols, and best practices under the guidance of leadership.

• Adhere strictly to all policies and procedures set forth by the University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, and the UI Heart and Vascular Center.

📝 Enhancement Note: The raw job description outlines detailed clinical duties. These have been translated into primary responsibilities with an emphasis on the operational aspects of patient flow, resource management, and team coordination inherent in a high-acuity procedural unit.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• An Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN), a Professional Master's of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN or MA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of direct nursing care experience in Critical Care (Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit), Cardiovascular Care, or Operating Room within the last 6 months is desired.

• Required experience includes direct nursing care in a Cath/Electrophysiology Lab, or, ED, and/or Telemetry Unit or ICU or procedural experience specifically including moderate sedation with patient hemodynamic monitoring.

• Demonstrated history of positive and professional interactions with patients, families, healthcare staff, and interdisciplinary team members, evidenced through written, verbal, and in-person communication.

• Proven ability to utilize critical thinking skills effectively, make decisive judgments, and work autonomously in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Required Certifications/Licensure:

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required by the start date.

• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required by the start date.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with the EPIC electronic health record system.

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

• Proficiency in operating specialized equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impella devices.

• Demonstrated competency in managing patients under procedural sedation.

• Familiarity with electrophysiology (EP) procedures and cardiovascular pre/post-recovery unit (CPRU) operations for potential cross-coverage.

📝 Enhancement Note: The qualifications section has been structured to clearly delineate between essential requirements and preferred skills, providing a more organized view for applicants. The experience requirement has been elaborated to include specific clinical settings and procedural competencies relevant to a cardiac cath lab.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Demonstrate experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention protocols specific to cardiovascular procedures.

• Showcase ability to manage patient care within a time-sensitive, high-acuity procedural environment, highlighting efficient workflow management.

• Include documentation of proficiency in operating and troubleshooting specialized cardiac cath lab equipment, such as hemodynamic monitoring systems, IABP, and Impella.

Process Documentation:

• Illustrate understanding of pre-procedure patient preparation and education workflows, including verification of necessary documentation and patient readiness.

• Document experience with intra-procedure patient monitoring and intervention strategies, emphasizing adherence to established protocols and immediate response to critical events.

• Detail post-procedure patient care processes, including recovery monitoring, complication