Clinical Nurse (RN) Cath Lab / PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Clinical Nurse (RN) Cath Lab / PRN at Christus Health summary:
The Clinical Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Cath Lab provides
specialized patient care, coordinating and implementing treatments
tailored to the cardiac patient population. The role requires
current RN licensure, relevant certifications, and the ability to
perform physically demanding tasks in a dynamic clinical
environment. The nurse maintains professional communication,
adheres to safety protocols, and supports the unit’s mission and
standards of care. Description DEPARTMENT: Cardiac Cath Lab
POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner
who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of
the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures
that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner,
consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrates
performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of
the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness
in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians,
patients and families with consideration and respect. Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered
Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or
current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within
2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be
obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required
certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the
certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See
Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of
this document.) SKILLS: • Current knowledge and skills appropriate
to age/type of patient population served • Knowledgeable and
sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care •
Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the
developmental age of patient. EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT: •
Bloodborne pathogenC (OR, PACU, L & D); • Bloodborne pathogenB
(other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and
x-rays. Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free
environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships.
Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected
changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be
able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or
considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort
to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and
supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending,
kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space
relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different
colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable
limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Keywords: Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, Patient Care, BLS
Certification, Clinical Nursing, RN License, Hospital Nurse,
Patient Safety, Medical Nursing, Healthcare
Keywords: Christus Health, Albuquerque , Clinical Nurse (RN) Cath Lab / PRN, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
