Cardiac Recovery RN - Cath Lab Holding
Long Beach, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Recovery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Cardiac Recovery in a Cath Lab Holding unit. The position involves 12-hour day shifts with variable start times and weekend coverage.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Variable start times: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, or 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: 1 weekend per month, Saturday & Sunday 7 AM - 7 PM

Patient Population

• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cardiac Recovery)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year in specialty
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• RN License valid in California
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Pacemaker (temporary and permanent) care
• Post cardiac angiogram and pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Sheath removal and TR Band management
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) care
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central and peripheral line care/management
• Phlebotomy and PICC line management
• IV insertion and maintenance
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Oxygen therapy and non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions and PPE use
• Documentation in EPIC system
• Communication using SBAR technique

Technology & Systems

• Medication system: Omnicell
• Documentation system: EPIC
• Communication system: SBAR

Required Health & Compliance Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers: TDAP, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Flu vaccine during flu season (Nov-April), declination allowed
• COVID vaccination record preferred
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (excluding marijuana panel)
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Professional references (2 required)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Annual internal evaluation if employed for 1 year or more

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form
• Completion of facility-specific education modules including:

  • EPIC education
  • YouLearn modules
  • HIPAA compliance training
• Pass/fail competency exams including medication calculation and EKG/dysrhythmia competency
• Color blindness testing (annual)

Dress Code

• Scrubs provided

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cardiac recovery experience looking for a travel contract in California with a reputable healthcare system.