Cath Lab RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP position requiring an active CA RN license and prior cardiac catheterization lab experience.

Details

• Cath Lab unit within a cardiovascular center at a teaching hospital setting
• Four 10-hour day shifts (0700-1730 or 0900-1930) with on-call rotation required
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals based on census and unit needs
• No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling available
• 13-week contract length

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; first-time travelers with matching skillsets and similar facility experience will be considered
• Acute care experience required, with at least 1 year of specialty experience within the past 2 years for specialized units
• IV start skills required
• Cardiac cath lab procedural experience required, including diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, PCI, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with EKG/ECG interpretation and dysrhythmia management required
• Must pass EKG exam (up to 3 attempts)
• Two manager references required, including at least one supervisory/director/manager reference from within the past year

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
• May also work in hybrid OR and interventional radiology settings depending on unit needs
• Responsibilities include circulating procedures, monitoring procedural sedation, and managing vascular closure devices
• 7 days of RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment; RTO cannot be changed once submitted
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous UCSD employees must disclose prior employment and receive approval before starting the assignment
• Candidates who have worked at the facility previously must have a 1-year break before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet all required skillsets and have similar facility experience