Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Whittier, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN)

Location: Whittier, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Shift: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call: Minimum 1 day per week, possibly 2 depending on vacation/sick calls
• Weekend call: At least 1 weekend per month, with opportunities to pick up more

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Skills & Procedures

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab procedures
• Cardiac Implant Closure Device
• Cardiac Stent Placement
• Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) Placement/Removal
• Impella insertion
• Interventional Catheterizations
• Left and Right Heart Catheterization
• Pacemaker/Defibrillator lead extraction/removal
• Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
• Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Rotablator atherectomy
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR)
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Valvuloplasty
• Cardioversion
• Insertion/Programming of AICDs (Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators)
• Pacemaker Insertion
• Tilt Table Study
• Administration and monitoring of antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics
• Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring and Reversal agents
• Assist with Central Line Insertion/management
• Blood Product Administration
• IV infusion pumps, starting and maintaining IVs
• Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
• Circulate Procedures
• Use of External Compression Devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)
• Infection Prevention
• Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias
• Monitoring Procedural Sedation
• Sheath Removal and Monitoring

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Cath Lab RN roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• 7 Year Criminal Background Check (within 90 days)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated monthly)
• Education Verification (highest level)
• State Nursing License verification within 14 days prior to start
• Physical Exam within 1 year, confirming fitness for duty and free of communicable disease
• Negative 7 Panel Drug Test within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Fit Mask Test (within 1 year, renewed annually) as per unit requirements
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 lifetime vaccines required (declination possible with form)
  • Hepatitis B: 3 dose vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• COVID Vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour for non-supervisory positions)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training with in-person component required for ER and ICU RNs (can pend start if online version on file)
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams required within 72 hours of signing (two attempts allowed)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• References: Two professional references from Manager or above, validated within 2 years
• Employment Application/Resume with at least 1 year of relevant experience and 7 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Facility-specific onboarding includes completion of Oracle modules prior to start
• Photo for badge required (white background, shoulders up)
• Facility requires completion of Interim Life Safety Measures prior to start
• Some competencies and certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM for other specialties)

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs comfortable with a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures and who meet the comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.