Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory — a specialized, high-acuity unit at one of the region's leading heart and vascular hospitals. This role offers hands-on involvement in the full spectrum of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including Structural Heart cases, with dedicated department training provided for scrubbing. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 underscores the facility's commitment to attracting experienced cath lab talent.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 based on eligibility
- Full-time, permanent employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Day shift schedule: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- On-call required after hours, on weekends, and holidays per rotation; must be able to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes of alert
- Performs scrub, monitor, and circulator roles across all invasive cath lab procedures
- Circulates and monitors all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including Structural Heart procedures
- Department provides dedicated training for Structural Heart scrubbing — an active pathway to expand clinical scope
- Administers intraprocedural and emergency cardiac medications, including conscious sedation
- Executes fluoroscopic imaging for desired views including abdominal aortogram and runoff; manages image storage and printing
- Assists with setup, insertion, and care of temporary and permanent pacemakers
- Functions on all cardiac alerts and STEMI cases; IABP setup and monitoring required
- Hospital has operated as a dedicated heart and vascular center since 1998, utilizing advanced equipment and evidence-based, research-driven treatment protocols
Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in Arizona (or eligibility to obtain)
- Minimum 6 months of experience in a Cath Lab or Cardiac Intervention Lab required
- Associate degree in Radiology or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Radiology or equivalent preferred
- Basic EKG course completion required
- BLS certification required at time of hire; ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
- Preferred: 1 year of cardiac cath and radiology care experience
- Preferred: RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification
- Knowledge of IABP setup and monitoring; ability to function independently on cardiac alerts and STEMI activations
About the Community
Phoenix, Arizona offers a high-quality lifestyle anchored by year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including hiking in the Sonoran Desert, skiing in Flagstaff, and water sports along the Salt River. The metro area combines a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities with strong public and private school options, making it an attractive destination for clinicians at any career stage. Sky Harbor International Airport provides direct connections to virtually every major U.S. city, keeping travel convenient for those with ties elsewhere.