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

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Whittier, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Call: Minimum 1 day per week, possibly 2 depending on vacation/sick calls; at least 1 weekend call per month, with opportunities for additional weekends especially in 5-weekend months

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 of Antiarrhythmics, Antihypertensives, Emergency Medications, IV vasopressors
• Procedural Sedation Administration and Monitoring
• Use of Reversal agents and Thrombolytics
• Assistance with Central Line Insertion/Management
• Blood Product Administration
• IV infusion pumps operation and starting/maintaining IVs
• Obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
• Circulating Procedures
• Use of External Compression Devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)
• Infection Prevention
• Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias
• Monitoring Procedural Sedation
• Sheath Removal and Monitoring

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Cath Lab RN roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as 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)
• License Verification (within 14 days prior to start)
• Physical Exam within 1 year (must confirm fitness for duty and communicable disease free)
• Negative 7 Panel Drug Test within 30 days of start
• 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 vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (3 dose series, positive titer, or declination)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• COVID Vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if unvaccinated during flu season)
• Fit Mask Test (within 1 year, renewed annually) if applicable per unit
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour for non-supervisory clinical staff)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training with in-person component required for ER, ICU, and MS/Tele RNs (can pend start if online version completed, must complete in-person within 90 days)
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia with Measurements) within 72 hours of signing, minimum 80% passing score, two attempts allowed
  • Proctored Dysrhythmia exam onsite during orientation (one attempt only)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
• Skills Checklist (updated annually)

References & Employment History

• Two professional references from Manager or above (Charge Nurses acceptable) required for clinical candidates
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and 7 years of work history if applicable

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
• Background check attestation allowed if county searches are pending for travel/per diem workers
• Religious exemption form available for mask fit test if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs comfortable with a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures and certifications, seeking a travel contract in California with a 13-week commitment.