<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Nacogdoches, TX — a community hospital with nearly 50 years of service to East Texas that offers a broad cardiovascular service line including cath lab procedures and electrophysiology capabilities. This is a days-plus-call-rotation position with direct patient care responsibilities across the full spectrum of cath lab nursing, from continuous hemodynamic monitoring to emergency response. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, making this an especially strong opportunity for experienced cardiac or acute care RNs ready to grow in a specialized procedural environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule with a call rotation component</li> <li>Direct and indirect nursing care in a dedicated Cardiac Catheterization Lab</li> <li>Responsibilities include continuous patient monitoring, vital sign assessment, and evaluation of lab values throughout procedures</li> <li>Age-specific nursing care with leadership role during emergency situations in the cath lab setting</li> <li>Cardiovascular service line includes both cath lab procedures and electrophysiology capabilities</li> <li>Broader hospital service lines include obstetrics and gynecology, cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatment), and weight loss surgery — supporting a multidisciplinary referral environment</li> <li>Nearly 50-year history serving the East Texas regional community, with a strong team-oriented culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (minimum education requirement)</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in an acute care setting</li> <li>Active RN license in the State of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>BLS and ACLS certification required; must be completed within 3 months of hire if not held at time of employment</li> <li>Proficiency with computer and documentation systems</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering loblolly pines, lakes, and a relaxed, affordable pace of life. The city is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which contributes a vibrant cultural and arts scene alongside strong public schools and a close-knit community feel. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy proximity to Lake Nacogdoches, Angelina National Forest, and numerous state parks, while the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston metro areas are both reachable within a few hours for weekend travel or major-airport access.</p>