Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,129/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date04/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care407 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,129/week

Description

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Apr 14, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position in Sacramento, CA, with scrub experience highly preferred and on-call requirements including nights and weekends.

Details

  • Acute care hospital setting in a 3-room Cardiac Cath Lab
  • High-acuity diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath cases, including TAVR, MitraClip, and peripheral vascular procedures
  • Facility is a chest pain center-accredited STEMI tertiary referral center
  • Specialized equipment includes Rotablator, IVUS, Shockwave, Impella, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • EMR: Cerner; Merge Hemodynamics used for Cath Lab documentation
  • Cath Lab is supported by CV Techs or Rad Techs with Cath Lab experience
  • Approximately 3,000 cases per year
  • 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, three shifts per week
  • Call required: one night per week and up to every other weekend
  • Weekend coverage required up to every other weekend

Requirements

  • Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Cardiac Cath Lab experience required
  • Scrub experience in the Cath Lab is highly preferred
  • Active driver's license required for consideration
  • Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
  • Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

Additional Information

  • Scrubs are provided by the facility
  • Radiation badge is required and supplied by the agency
  • Facility orientation consists of 2 shifts
  • A Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) must be passed before an offer can be confirmed; candidates have two attempts
  • A pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
  • Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
  • Intensivist available in-house; IV team, RT, and pharmacy all available 24/7
American Traveler Job ID #P-684203. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Facility

Mercy General Hospital

3.6rating(16 reviews)
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Mercy General Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 407 beds
ADDRESS4001 J StreetSacramento, CA 95819
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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(96 reviews)

61 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

5.0rating

Pros

Rachel has been pleasant to work with.Rachel helped me to het my first travel assignment.

Cons

none

Recommends working with American Traveler

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About
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. 
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$892–4,720/week
Jobs on Vivian2
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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
  • Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
  • Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
  • Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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