Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Sacramento, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,163/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,512/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,651/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
🔥 DAY-SHIFT CARDIAC CATH LAB RN CONTRACT – CALIFORNIA TERTIARY REFERRAL CENTER
First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel contract opening for an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) in Sacramento, California. Operating within a high-acuity, chest pain accredited 3-room Cath Lab processing over 3,000 cases annually, this position features a structured 3x12 daytime schedule (07:00 AM - 19:30 PM / 7am - 7:30pm). If you are a skilled interventional cardiac nurse with advanced competencies in structural heart (TAVR/MitraClip), mechanical circulatory support (Impella/IABP), and complex interventional devices, this assignment is built for you!
💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE
- Weekly Gross: $3,163.00
- Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,651.00
- Hourly W2 Rate: $36.00/hr (24 regular hours)
- Daily Overtime Rate: $54.00/hr (12 daily OT hours included under California labor guidelines)
📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
- Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-Hours (07:00 AM - 19:30 PM / 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM). Block scheduling configurations are not available.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular/OT hours guaranteed weekly.
- On-Call & Weekend Requirements: Mandatory standby call is 1 night per week and up to every other weekend. Call rate is $7.00/hr ($125.00/hr call-back rate).
- Clinical Scope & High-Acuity Procedures: Diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath procedures, TAVR, MitraClip, and peripheral vascular cases. Direct experience required with advanced modalities: Rotablator, IVUS, Shockwave, Impella, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
- EMR & Documentation: Cerner EMR paired with Merge Hemodynamics for Cath Lab procedural documentation.
- Scrubs & Safety: Hospital-provided scrubs. Staffing agency provides radiation monitoring badge.
🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Licensure: Active California State Board of Registered Nursing License.
- Certifications Required:
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
- Employment Eligibility Restriction: Candidates cannot have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity Health) within the past 12 months. (Candidates employed PRN through outside travel agencies are eligible).
✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH
Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized cardiovascular recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the manager for direct review!
👉 Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your September 1st start date!
Employer
First Connect Health
3 nurses recommend working with First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
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.
Browse similar jobs
Cath Lab Educator
- Bakersfield, CA
- Medlivo
- 5x8 hrs, Days
RN Cath Lab
- Lynwood, CA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
RN Cath Lab
- Lynwood, CA
- ATX Learning Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus