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Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Whittier, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Call: Minimum 1 day per week, possibly 2 depending on vacation/sick calls; at least 1 weekend call per month, with opportunities for additional weekends especially in 5-weekend months

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 of Antiarrhythmics, Antihypertensives, Emergency Medications, IV vasopressors
Procedural Sedation Administration and Monitoring
Use of Reversal agents and Thrombolytics
Assistance with Central Line Insertion/Management
Blood Product Administration
IV infusion pumps operation and starting/maintaining IVs
Obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
Circulating Procedures
Use of External Compression Devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)
Infection Prevention
Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias
Monitoring Procedural Sedation
Sheath Removal and Monitoring

Experience Requirements

Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Cath Lab RN roles (confirm with recruiter)
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as 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)
License Verification (within 14 days prior to start)
Physical Exam within 1 year (must confirm fitness for duty and communicable disease free)
Negative 7 Panel Drug Test within 30 days of start
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 vaccination series)
- Hepatitis B (3 dose series, positive titer, or declination)
Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
COVID Vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if unvaccinated during flu season)
Fit Mask Test (within 1 year, renewed annually) if applicable per unit
Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour for non-supervisory clinical staff)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training with in-person component required for ER, ICU, and MS/Tele RNs (can pend start if online version completed, must complete in-person within 90 days)
Pass/Fail Testing:
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia with Measurements) within 72 hours of signing, minimum 80% passing score, two attempts allowed
- Proctored Dysrhythmia exam onsite during orientation (one attempt only)
Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
Skills Checklist (updated annually)

References & Employment History

Two professional references from Manager or above (Charge Nurses acceptable) required for clinical candidates
Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and 7 years of work history if applicable

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
Background check attestation allowed if county searches are pending for travel/per diem workers
Religious exemption form available for mask fit test if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs comfortable with a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures and certifications, seeking a travel contract in California with a 13-week commitment.