Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

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

Location: Escondido, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• This is a travel/contract position with no local candidates accepted.
• The role involves backfilling for a temporary position.
• Call requirements include weekdays and weekends on a rotation basis.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with address (front and back copies required).
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year county and national criminal search
  • Sex offender search
  • FACIS Level 3 (includes OIG/GSA)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check (monthly updates required)
  • HHS/OIG check (every 30 days during assignment)
• NURSYS verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start (9-panel rapid accepted).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP, confirming good health and free of communicable diseases.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal required for direct hires).
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – vaccination series, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
• TB screening within 1 year of start (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) and annual updates; TB questionnaire annually if past positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form required annually by October 31.
• COVID vaccination preferred; if unvaccinated, facility-specific declination required.
• Badge photo with white background and shoulders included (no selfies).
• Employment application and 2 professional references from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN within the last 3 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with an 80% pass rate, completed within 12 months of start.
• Unit specialty competency exam with an 80% pass rate, completed within 12 months of start.
• Core training parts I, II, and III with 80% or above, updated annually.
• Pass/fail arrhythmia exam prior to start for applicable units including Cath Lab.
• Cardiac rhythms course assigned via LMS platform, requiring 100% pass rate with only 2 attempts allowed.

Additional Notes

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification is not required for this position.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP), and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certifications are not required for this specialty.
• Chemotherapy certification required only if applicable.
• Orientation includes HIPAA acknowledgment and pass/fail testing acknowledgment.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a 13-week travel assignment with day shifts and a structured call rotation.