Required education
ADN or BSN
Attributes
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll assist doctors during surgery, and look after patients before and after their procedures.
What you’ll do
Assistance
You’ll help doctors during Cardiac Catheterization and other surgical procedures involving the heart.
Education
You’ll teach people how to live healthy lives and reduce their risk of heart disease.
Treatment
You’ll monitor patients and administer medication.
Where you’ll work
- Cardiac Catheterization labs
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Private clinics
How to become a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN and work as a Registered Nurse.
03
Get your Cardiac Vascular Nurse Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
04
Take part in a Cardiac Cath Lab training program run by a hospital, usually about six months.
05
You’re ready to work as a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
A Clinical Nurse Leader’s role is also varied.
A Plastic Surgery Nurse is another type of surgical nurse.
