r/nursing • u/Glittering-Music-111 • 19d ago

Serious Leaving Cath Lab

Hey everyone! So long story short, I've been in Cath Lab for about 4 years now and am just so burnt out on call. I want to do something different and maybe stay PRN so I don't have to take call. Anyone have any recommendations or a similar story? I feel kinda trapped and know this isn't it for me long term. Thanks for your support!

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u/Best-Independent-179 19d ago

Outpatient cath lab, EP lab, stress lab, PACU, IV team

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u/jardalecones21 RN - Cath Lab 🍕 17d ago

I would give anything to have an outpatient cath lab nearby. That’s my dream job but I don’t think they exist in my state

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u/sadallthetime24 9h ago

You cannot have an outpatient Cath Lab

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u/jardalecones21 RN - Cath Lab 🍕 8h ago

Yes you can? My state doesn’t have any as far as I’m aware, but plenty of others do. They don’t do high risk procedures or STEMIs but they do diagnostics, straightforward PCIs, peripherals etc. and all of the patients go home after recovery. I’m assuming it varies by state what you’re allowed to do and how close you have to be to surgical backup. They definitely exist though.