Pediatric Cath Lab RN
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• 12-hour day/evening shifts
• Work in Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Lab
• Experience with pediatric/congenital heart patients required
• Pre- and post-procedure care experience required
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system

Required Qualifications

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Experience in Pediatric Cath/EP Lab
• Pediatric/congenital heart experience
• Ability to float to other facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Pass/Fail Telemetry Exam (required for all RNs in specified units)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%+)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam (passing score 80%+)
• Core Clinical Competency Parts I, II, and III (passing score 80%+)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB tests (2 required, with specific timing and documentation)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines required)
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC), within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per facility policy

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific counties and nationwide checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Sex offender search as required
• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or shortly after start
• Annual TB questionnaire and other health screening forms as required
• Cyber Security Awareness Training and HIPAA training modules (with passing scores)

Additional Requirements

• Current and valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license
• Two supervisory references from recent employment (charge nurses acceptable)
• Updated resume with last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Ability to complete all required documentation and training prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other facilities within the system is expected.
• Telemetry (Tele) refers to Telemetry units only.
• All certifications must be AHA-approved with no placeholders accepted.
• Physical and health documentation must be current and compliant with facility policies.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cath lab RNs with strong pediatric cardiac and procedural care skills, who are flexible to work varied shifts and float within a multi-facility system.