Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (RN) Job in the USA | Mayo Clinic

Employer: Mayo Clinic
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (RN)
Job ID: 393260
Location: Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $43.84–$66.84 per hour
Work Setting: On-site
Department: Nursing
Visa Sponsorship: TN visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement
Application Status: Check the official employer website for current availability

Job Overview

Mayo Clinic is inviting qualified nursing professionals to apply for the position of Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (RN) in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. This full-time nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced registered nurses interested in cardiovascular care, cardiac catheterization procedures, and advanced interventional patient management.

The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, patient education, intra-procedure monitoring, medication administration, moderate sedation, post-procedure recovery, and coordination of patient care.

This position offers competitive hourly compensation, comprehensive employee benefits, professional development opportunities, and potential TN visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the applicable immigration, licensure, and certification requirements.

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is a leading healthcare institution recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care, medical research, clinical excellence, and professional education. The organization invests in its employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, continuing education, and opportunities for career advancement.

Registered nurses joining Mayo Clinic can benefit from a collaborative clinical environment and opportunities to develop their expertise in specialized patient care.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory will be responsible for:

• Providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and other cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular procedures.

• Assessing patients before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional procedures.

• Delivering age-appropriate nursing care to patients ranging from infants to older adults.

• Screening patients for procedures according to established clinical protocols.

• Educating patients and their families about procedures, preparation, recovery, and discharge instructions.

• Collaborating with referring physicians, procedural physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Administering medications and providing moderate sedation in accordance with approved protocols, ACLS guidelines, and physician orders.

• Monitoring electrocardiograms (ECGs), respiratory status, level of consciousness, and hemodynamic parameters.

• Recognizing and responding promptly to changes in patients' clinical conditions.

• Recovering patients in the post-procedure area until established discharge criteria are met.

• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, post-procedure assessments, and discharge planning.

• Advocating for patients and facilitating communication among patients, families, physicians, and nursing teams.

• Supporting clinical quality improvement, nursing education, mentorship, and professional practice initiatives.

• Delegating nursing responsibilities appropriately based on staff competency, patient acuity, available resources, and clinical requirements.

Salary and Employee Benefits

Mayo Clinic offers a competitive compensation package for this full-time Registered Nurse position.

Hourly salary: $43.84–$66.84

The organization uses a nursing compensation model that recognizes professional experience, education, and contributions.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical insurance: Multiple healthcare plan options.

• Dental coverage: Delta Dental or eligible reimbursement account options.

• Vision insurance: Affordable coverage through a national network.

• Tax-advantaged savings: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where eligible.

• Retirement benefits: A competitive retirement package.

• Tuition reimbursement: Support for eligible educational expenses.

• Professional development: Continuing education and career advancement opportunities.

Actual compensation and benefits are subject to Mayo Clinic policies, eligibility requirements, and applicable employment terms.

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a nursing program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

• At least one year of registered nurse (RN) experience.

• Current employment in a direct patient-care nursing role.

• Experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or Emergency Department (ED) is preferred.

• Associate-degree-prepared RNs subject to Mayo Clinic's applicable requirements must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing within five years of their RN start date.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective teamwork and collaboration.

• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to adapt to changing clinical situations and patient-care demands.

• Computer proficiency; electronic medical record experience is preferred.

• Leadership, patient advocacy, and patient education skills.

• Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required.

Licensure and Certifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A current registered nurse license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accepted provider, valid for at least 90 days after the start date.

• Additional state licensure, specialty certification, or clinical training as required by the work area.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within one year of hire.

Internal Mayo Clinic applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Visa Sponsorship for Eligible Applicants

TN visa sponsorship is available for this position. Successful sponsorship requires the appropriate state nursing licensure and completion of VisaScreen or an equivalent accepted certification, as applicable.

The TN classification is generally available to eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying professional occupations under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), subject to applicable requirements.

TN status is not available to Pakistani citizens solely on the basis of Pakistani nationality. Applicants should verify their eligibility based on citizenship, professional credentials, and current U.S. immigration requirements before applying.

Work Schedule and Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time

• Hours per pay period: 64–80

• Work location: On-site, Rochester, Minnesota

• Department: Department of Nursing

• Job family: Direct Patient Care

• Employment classification: Nonexempt

• Benefits eligibility: Yes

The position may require flexible scheduling, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Important Information for New Graduate Nurses

New graduate nurses should apply through Mayo Clinic's dedicated Nurse Residency Program rather than this experienced-RN vacancy. The residency program is designed to help newly graduated nurses explore suitable specialties and develop their clinical skills.

Applicants can indicate their preferred clinical areas during the residency application process. Selected candidates may work with a Nursing Placement Coordinator to identify opportunities aligned with their career goals.

Work Location: Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic's flagship Minnesota campus, offering registered nurses the opportunity to work in a major clinical environment with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and specialized patient services.

Mayo Clinic also operates major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jacksonville, Florida, as well as healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mayo Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The organization participates in the U.S. E-Verify program to verify employment authorization.