Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,135/weekOverview
- Start Date07/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Sacramento, California-based Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Tech position involves providing specialized care for high-acuity patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This role offers a 12-hour shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with required call responsibilities. The position supports the Cath Lab team in performing TAVR, Mitraclip, peripheral vascular, and other advanced cardiac procedures in a tertiary referral center.
Job Details:
- Position: Cath Lab Tech
- Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS certification; minimum 2 years of experience; California license; experience in a Cath Lab setting.
- Shift: 7:00 AM 7:30 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week, with up to every other weekend and call duties.
- Experience: 0 years minimum experience required (applicant must meet the above qualifications).
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 36 hours minimum per week.
- Additional Information: Radiation badge is required supplied by the agency. Scrubs provided.
- Responsibilities: Support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures such as TAVR, Mitraclip, and peripheral vascular interventions; manage high-acuity cases in a Chest Pain center and STEMI tertiary referral environment.
- Special Notes: Up to 4 shift cancellations permitted per 13-week assignment.
- Charting System: Cerner.
- Division: Acute.
- Floor: Specific orientation provided (2 shifts).
- Patient Types: Diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath patients, high acuity.
- Additional support: Hospitalist/Intensivist available in house, RT and pharmacy available 24/7.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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