Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center

$2,449-3,154/week
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Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Overview

  • Location: Santa Monica, California
  • Setting: Acute care hospital (beachside), 266 staffed beds
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Shift: Day, 4 x 10-hour shifts, 7:00 to 17:30 (40 hours per week)
  • Scrubs: Navy blue for RNs; scrubs are provided for the Cath Lab

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in California
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Cardiac Cath Lab experience of at least 1 year, completed within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification

Schedule and Coverage

  • Weekend shifts: 4 per contract
  • On-call: Required based on need, with a 30-minute response time. Call shifts average about 10 within a 6-week period, including one weekend of call. The number varies with the number of nurses in the call cycle.
  • Float: Not required to float between like units. May be required to float to another facility within a reasonable distance, which requires a float policy acknowledgment.
  • Block schedule: Available at manager discretion
  • Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off once per two-week pay period
  • RTO (return-to-office) restrictions: RTO must be included at time of submission

Pre-Start Requirements

  • Background check: Completed within 90 days of start and updated annually. Includes SSN trace, national sex offender search, county and nationwide criminal searches, and education verification (nursing degree for RNs).
  • Exclusion screenings: EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG, completed within 30 days of start and updated monthly
  • Employment application: Must cover at least the last 5 years, with gaps explained
  • References: Minimum of 2, covering 1 year of total employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty. Dates must be listed in month/year format.
  • Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, DO, or APRN
  • TB screening: IGRA/QuantiFERON or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start
  • Immunizations: MMR (2 doses or positive titer), varicella (2 doses or positive titer), hepatitis B (signed declination, or positive titer with vaccination), and Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Flu vaccine: Required during flu season, or a declination
  • COVID: Vaccination record preferred; declination not required
  • Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
  • Respirator use: Respirator fit testing (travel), plus annual medical clearance for respirator use
  • Skills checklist: Required for the applicable unit and updated annually
  • Competencies: Competency exam and medication/pharmacology exam as applicable
  • Annual training: Regulatory modules (about 3.5 hours) and specialty-specific modules as assigned

Facility

Providence Saint John's Health Center

4.5rating(22 reviews)
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Pros

Can work independently

Cons

Terrible management, students out numbered techs

Review of Providence Saint John's Health Center on Aug 3, 2026
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Providence Saint John's Health Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 266 beds
ADDRESS2121 Santa Monica BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90404
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About Santa Monica, CA

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Santa Monica, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Santa Monica's cost of living is higher than the national average.
  • Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 75-85°F, while winter lows are around 45-55°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available, but they may be more expensive and in high demand due to the popular tourist destination.
Transportation
  • Santa Monica is car-friendly, but also has a well-developed public transportation system with buses and light rail.
Demographics
  • Santa Monica is diverse with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal location.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Santa Monica offers a variety of activities including beachfront restaurants, art galleries at Bergamot Station, live music, water sports, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking.
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