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

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week)
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required
• On-Call: Minimum 1 day per week, possibly 2 depending on vacation/sick coverage; at least 1 weekend call per month with option to pick up more

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
• Cardiac Implant Closure Device procedures
• Cardiac Stent Placement
• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) Placement and Removal
• Impella insertion
• 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 and Cardioversion
• Insertion/Programming of AICDs (Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators)
• Tilt Table Study
• Administration and monitoring of antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, and reversal agents
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Central line insertion assistance and management
• Blood product administration
• IV infusion pumps operation and IV start/maintenance
• Obtaining and interpreting 12 lead EKG/ECG and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
• Circulating procedures and sheath removal/monitoring
• Infection prevention and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Use of external compression devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)

Required Licenses & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
• License verification required within 14 days prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Mandatory Training & Competency Exams

• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams (Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia with Measurements within 72 hours of signing and a proctored onsite exam during orientation)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) course with in-person component required for RNs in critical care areas (can pend if online version on file, must complete in-person within 90 days)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER, ICU/CCU, Cath Lab, and other critical units)
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour CA training for non-supervisory clinical staff)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming ability to perform job duties without limitations
• Negative 7-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable, marijuana excluded)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (with religious exemption process if applicable)
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • TB screening (negative TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), 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 (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (updated monthly)
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and 7 years of work history if applicable
• Two professional references from manager or above, validated within 2 years
• Skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge (white background, shoulders up) required prior to start
• Completion of required online Oracle modules before start date

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete required competency exams and certifications timely to avoid cancellation
• Onsite pass/fail testing for dysrhythmia/EKG is strict; no remediation offered on site
• Candidates with facial hair for religious reasons must complete a mask fit test religious exemption form if failing mask fit
• Candidates declining vaccines must complete a declination form

This position offers a comprehensive Cath Lab RN role with a focus on advanced cardiac procedures and critical care competencies in a travel contract setting.