Interventional Cardiology Nurse

As an Interventional Cardiology Nurse, you are indispensable in the treatment of patients with acute heart problems. You provide support during specialist procedures, such as percutaneous coronary interventions and heart valve replacements. What makes this role unique is the direct contact with patients who are often conscious during the procedure. You are the one who reassures them while simultaneously contributing actively to their care process.

Every workday brings new challenges. Sometimes you guide a patient through a planned procedure; at other times, you work under high pressure during an acute, life-threatening situation. Working in this dynamic environment requires quick thinking and good collaboration. With your expertise, you provide patients with a safe, stable, and reassuring environment, both physically and emotionally.

What you do as an Interventional Cardiology Nurse:

You guide and monitor patients during various procedures.

You work intensively with doctors and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

You contribute to scientific research into innovative treatment methods.

You have an active role in care improvements and the development of new techniques.

Read Luis's story here, Interventional Cardiology Nurse at Erasmus MC.