RN responsibility post cath procedure

Absolutely! Never transfer a pt with a sheath in place without an RN or without a monitor. If the RN doesn't have time to escort pt to floor, then the pt will just have to sit until he or she does have time. There is so much that can go wrong with these people, If that sheath comes out in the elevator i doubt the rad techs have any idea how to hold pressure properly to avoid potentially life threatening complications. We wouldn't dream of sending a pt to the floor without a nurse!