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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab RN)

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

Shift Details

Shift: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Weekends: Every other weekend
Call: Minimum 1 day per week, possibly 2 depending on vacation/sick calls
Weekend call: At least 1 weekend per month, with opportunities to pick up more

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills & Procedures

Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab procedures
Cardiac Implant Closure Device
Cardiac Stent Placement
Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) Placement/Removal
Impella insertion
Interventional Catheterizations
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
Cardioversion
Insertion/Programming of AICDs (Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators)
Pacemaker Insertion
Tilt Table Study
Administration and monitoring of antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics
Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring and Reversal agents
Assist with Central Line Insertion/management
Blood Product Administration
IV infusion pumps, starting and maintaining IVs
Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
Circulate Procedures
Use of External Compression Devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)
Infection Prevention
Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias
Monitoring Procedural Sedation
Sheath Removal and Monitoring

Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Cath Lab RN roles (confirm with recruiter)
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
Emergency Contact Form
7 Year Criminal Background Check (within 90 days)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated monthly)
Education Verification (highest level)
State Nursing License verification within 14 days prior to start
Physical Exam within 1 year, confirming fitness for duty and free of communicable disease
Negative 7 Panel Drug Test within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
Fit Mask Test (within 1 year, renewed annually) as per unit requirements
Immunizations and Titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 lifetime vaccines required (declination possible with form)
- Hepatitis B: 3 dose vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
COVID Vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour for non-supervisory positions)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training with in-person component required for ER and ICU RNs (can pend start if online version on file)
Pass/Fail Testing:
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams required within 72 hours of signing (two attempts allowed)
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
References: Two professional references from Manager or above, validated within 2 years
Employment Application/Resume with at least 1 year of relevant experience and 7 years of work history

Additional Notes

Facility-specific onboarding includes completion of Oracle modules prior to start
Photo for badge required (white background, shoulders up)
Facility requires completion of Interim Life Safety Measures prior to start
Some competencies and certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM for other specialties)

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs comfortable with a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures and who meet the comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.