Cath Lab RN
Santa Monica, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,411/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cath Lab – Santa Monica, CA 90404
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Santa Monica, California – beachside acute care setting
Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30). On-call required based on needs with 30-minute response time; averages 10 call shifts within a 6-week period, including one weekend of call. Four weekend shifts required per contract. Guaranteed hours with one potential call-off per two-week pay period.
Highlights:
- 266-bed acute care hospital in a beautiful beachside location
- Four-room Cath Lab with daily census of 3 scheduled cases, up to 9 cases per day including emergency procedures
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and transportation
- Advanced procedural experience including diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional procedures, electrophysiology studies, and stroke interventions
- Epic charting system with state-of-the-art equipment including Impella LVAD, IABP, intravascular ultrasound, and Penumbra thrombectomy devices
- Scrubs provided for Cath Lab staff
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted; must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience preferred
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Experience with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including left and right heart catheterization
- Proficiency with IV vasopressors, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, procedural sedation, and dysrhythmia management
- Skills with IABP placement/removal, pulmonary artery line monitoring, and ventilator management
- Interventional radiology experience is a plus
- Previous travel experience preferred; first-time travelers not accepted
- Two professional references covering one year within the last three years required
Why Join Us?
This 16-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a premier beachside acute care facility with cutting-edge cardiac and interventional technology. You'll care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions while enjoying the Southern California coastal lifestyle. Competitive compensation package with guaranteed hours and comprehensive support throughout your assignment. All requested time off and scheduling preferences must be submitted at time of application, with commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays required.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Santa Monica, CA
As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Santa Monica, CA here's what you should know:- Santa Monica's cost of living is higher than the national average.
- Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 75-85°F, while winter lows are around 45-55°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but they may be more expensive and in high demand due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Monica is car-friendly, but also has a well-developed public transportation system with buses and light rail.
- Santa Monica is diverse with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal location.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities.
- Santa Monica offers a variety of activities including beachfront restaurants, art galleries at Bergamot Station, live music, water sports, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking.
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