<p>Kent Campus Hospital in Dover, Delaware is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular RN to join its Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Neurology laboratories in a direct-hire capacity. This is a high-acuity, procedure-intensive role spanning diagnostic and interventional cardiology, structural heart, EP, and interventional neurology — one of the broadest cath/EP lab scopes available in the region. The position carries a competitive hourly range of $34.27–$56.01 and is open exclusively to nurses with ICU, CVICU, IMC, or Cath Lab backgrounds.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly salary range: $34.27 – $56.01, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Full-time, permanent direct-hire placement — 80 hours per pay period</li> <li>Variable shift structure offering schedule diversity across days, evenings, and nights</li> <li>On-call pager coverage included, with compensation typical of procedural lab environments</li> <li>Employer-supported pathway to specialty certification and advanced degree attainment</li> <li>Ongoing professional development through education, workshops, and in-services</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Integrated laboratory environment covering Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Neurology under one service line</li> <li>Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations — full spectrum of coronary and peripheral vascular cases</li> <li>Structural heart program: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)</li> <li>Electrophysiology suite: ablations, EP studies, pacemaker and ICD insertions/revisions, and loop recorder placements</li> <li>Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) and peripheral interventional procedures</li> <li>Interventional neurology cases: carotid stenting, stroke thrombectomy, cerebrovascular aneurysm embolization, and Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)</li> <li>RN independently circulates all procedures in both the Cardiovascular and EP Labs</li> <li>Technology platform includes X-ray fluoroscopy, intra-cardiac ultrasound, and MacLab/CardioLab documentation systems for real-time charting</li> <li>Procedural sedation administration per Bayhealth system policy</li> <li>Pre- and post-procedural nursing care with complete systems assessment and direct physician/NP communication for abnormal findings</li> <li>Active preceptorship role for incoming staff — leadership and mentorship opportunity built into the position</li> <li>Variable shift requirements include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call pager response</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure — Delaware license or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); ADN candidates must complete BSN within 36 months of hire</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Nursing Diploma program also accepted</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Prior experience in ICU, CVICU, IMC, or Cath Lab is required — candidates with only Med/Surg or new graduate backgrounds are not being considered</li> <li>Preferred: prior RN experience specifically within a Cardiovascular and/or EP Lab setting</li> <li>Proficiency expected in X-ray fluoroscopy operation and intra-cardiac ultrasound; comfort with MacLab/CardioLab documentation systems is a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dover is Delaware's state capital, offering a low cost of living relative to the broader Mid-Atlantic corridor and easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. — all within two hours. The region features a mix of suburban convenience, coastal proximity to Delaware's beaches, and a strong public school system, making it a practical and appealing base for healthcare professionals relocating from larger metro areas. Delaware's favorable tax environment — including no sales tax — adds meaningful financial upside for clinicians establishing roots in the state.</p>