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Cath Lab RN

Santa Monica, CA

Catheterization Laboratory RN

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Catheterization Laboratory RN for a 13-week assignment. This is a day shift position offering a seasonal winter rate through February 27th.

Shift & Schedule

  • Days: Monday–Thursday, 07:00–17:30 (4x10 hours)
  • On-Call: Required, based on staffing needs. 30-minute response time. Expect approximately 10 call shifts per 6-week period, including one weekend of call.
  • Weekends: 4 shifts required over the contract duration
  • No floating between units
  • Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years; IR experience is a plus
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
  • License: Valid state or compact license must be in hand at submission
  • First-time travelers: Not accepted for this role
  • References: Two professional references required (covering last 12 months within the past 3 years)

Clinical Scope

You'll manage a high-acuity patient population in a busy cath lab, including adults and geriatrics with acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, and cerebrovascular events. Daily census averages 3 patients with 9 visits across 4 rooms.

Procedures & Competencies

Left and right heart catheterizations, coronary angiograms, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), intra-aortic balloon pump placement, electrophysiology studies and ablations, stroke embolization, and visceral interventions. You'll manage hemodynamic monitoring, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, and procedural sedation.

Scrubs

Navy blue provided for RNs; cath lab scrubs supplied by the facility.

Start Date

ASAP