Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP position requiring at least 3 years of experience, travel experience, and a valid CA RN license, with on-call responsibilities and a 4x10 day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Cath Lab setting serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• 4x10 day shift schedule, 0700–1700
• Patient diagnoses include STEMI, stroke, and trauma
• On-call required: approximately 12 call shifts per six-week schedule, with weekend call every third weekend
• EMR: Epic experience required
• Procedures performed include diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, PCI, TAVR, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, left and right heart catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction, TEE, Watchman procedure, and more
• Interventional Radiology procedures include TIPS, ERCP, chemoembolization, liver biopsy, gastrostomy tube placement, and percutaneous hepatic angiography
• Neurological procedures include cerebral and carotid angiography, neurologic thrombolysis, vertebroplasty, and embolization
• Vascular procedures include angioplasty, carotid stenting, endovascular interventions, stent graft placement, and central venous access/port placement
• Equipment experience required: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, rapid infusion systems, and ICP monitoring
• Skills include circulating, scrubbing, conscious sedation, pulmonary artery line monitoring, telemetry, triage, and ventilator management
• High cost of living area — candidates are encouraged to research living expenses prior to applying
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Hybrid OR and pre/post procedure experience preferred
• Responsibilities include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, monitoring procedural sedation, sheath removal/monitoring, vascular closure systems, cardioversion, hypothermia protocol, and malignant hyperthermia protocol
• Medication administration includes antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, reversal agents, and procedural sedation
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of initial consideration for the full length of the contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS; NIHSS preferred
• Preferred certifications: AWHONN Advanced/Intermediate, CCRN, CPI, PALS
• Minimum 3 years of Cath Lab RN experience required
• Interventional Radiology (IR) experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Proficiency with IABP, Impella, rapid infusion, and ICP monitoring equipment required
• COVID vaccination required
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts