Registered Nurse (RN) - Invasive Cardiology Prep/Recovery

Where You Will Work

The Invasive Cardiology Prep/Recovery team supports a high-acuity cardiovascular service line at Advocate Health's flagship Charlotte campus. Our department provides pre-procedure and post-procedure care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, heart failure, and vascular procedures across eight procedural suites.

As the region's tertiary referral center, we care for some of the most complex cardiovascular patients in the Charlotte market. Patient populations include inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular patients requiring advanced procedural interventions, including coronary and peripheral interventions, electrophysiology procedures, structural heart therapies, heart failure treatments, and mechanical circulatory support therapies.

This is a fast-paced, team-based environment where nurses utilize critical thinking, advanced assessment skills, and collaborative care practices to safely prepare patients for procedures and provide recovery care following moderate sedation, anesthesia, and complex cardiovascular interventions. Our team nursing model promotes strong collaboration among nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia professionals, and procedural staff to deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Team members are expected to thrive in a dynamic setting where patient acuity, volume, and procedural complexity require flexibility, efficiency, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Expectations We’re Looking For

• Ability to perform multiple roles within the EP Lab, including recording, circulating, and scrubbing procedures.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias, rhythm interpretation, and treatment modalities.
• 1–2 years of ICU, cardiac, Emergency Department, or other relevant acute-care experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly specialized procedural environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety
• Graduate of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (can be obtained upon hire)
• Minimum of two years of registered nursing experience preferred.
• Critical care experience strongly preferred, including Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or other high-acuity inpatient settings.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs while maintaining a high level of patient safety and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest hospital in the region, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. With 874 licensed beds and more than 1,100 physicians and providers, the hospital serves as the region’s only Level I trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It is home to Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and Carolinas Rehabilitation, all nationally ranked for their specialized care. The hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care - it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health - because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

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