Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Bakersfield, CA
Genie Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Cath Lab to join a busy, high-acuity cardiac team. Candidates must have current Cath Lab experience. IR or Neuro experience is not required!

The Cardiac Cath Lab consists of five procedure suites and performs approximately 10–22 cases daily. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cath Lab RN comfortable with cardiac procedures, conscious/moderate sedation, and critical cardiac care.

Shift & Schedule

• Day shift: 10-hour shifts (4x10s).
• Start times vary between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM.
• Must be flexible to stay until cases are completed.
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) call rotation.
• Call is required, including weekends.
• Weekend call generally runs Friday evening through Monday morning and is subject to unit needs.
• Facility is not routinely open on weekends but requires call coverage for inpatient, urgent, emergent, and STEMI cases.

Unit Details

• Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Number of Suites: 5
  • 2 primarily dedicated to coronary cases.
  • 1 dedicated to peripheral cases.
  • 1 dedicated to vascular and neuro cases.
  • 1 dedicated to electrophysiology (EP).
• Daily Case Volume: Approximately 10–22 cases.
• Patient Population/Procedures: Cardiac/Coronary, Vascular, Peripheral, General IR, EP, and Neuro Intervention.
• Travelers are NOT cross-trained and must have current Cath Lab experience.
• Scrubbing is NOT required.
• Hospital provides scrub attire.
• Agency provides the traveler with a radiation badge.
• No floating required.

Clinical Responsibilities & Skills

The ideal candidate must be comfortable with:

• Conscious and moderate sedation.
• Procedural workflows and processes.
• Airway management.
• Cardiac drips, including Integrilin, Dopamine, and Vasopressin.
• Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP).
• Cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretation.
• STEMI and emergent cardiac procedures.

Additional Information:

• RNs are responsible for administering conscious sedation.
• Cases typically involve two technicians: one scrubbing and one monitoring hemodynamics.
• A fourth team member (RN or tech) may be assigned depending on the procedure.
• A Lead Tech coordinates room assignments.
• Basic EKG interpretation testing is assigned during orientation. Additional testing may apply to nurses with critical care backgrounds.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Current California RN License (required).
• BLS.
• ACLS.
• NIHSS – MUST be through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Cardiac Cath Lab experience is mandatory.
• BSN is NOT required.

Documentation Systems

• Hospital EMR: Cerner
• Cath Lab Documentation: Merge