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Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required
On-Call: Minimum 1 day per week, possibly 2 depending on vacation/sick coverage; at least 1 weekend call per month with option to pick up more

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Implant Closure Device procedures
Cardiac Stent Placement
IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) Placement and Removal
Impella insertion
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 and Cardioversion
Insertion/Programming of AICDs (Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators)
Tilt Table Study
Administration and monitoring of antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, thrombolytics, and reversal agents
Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
Central line insertion assistance and management
Blood product administration
IV infusion pumps operation and IV start/maintenance
Obtaining and interpreting 12 lead EKG/ECG and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
Circulating procedures and sheath removal/monitoring
Infection prevention and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
Use of external compression devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)

Required Licenses & Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
License verification required within 14 days prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience
Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Mandatory Training & Competency Exams

Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams (Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia with Measurements within 72 hours of signing and a proctored onsite exam during orientation)
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%)
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) course with in-person component required for RNs in critical care areas (can pend if online version on file, must complete in-person within 90 days)
NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER, ICU/CCU, Cath Lab, and other critical units)
Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour CA training for non-supervisory clinical staff)

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming ability to perform job duties without limitations
Negative 7-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable, marijuana excluded)
Fit mask test within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (with religious exemption process if applicable)
Immunizations or documented immunity required for:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
- TB screening (negative TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 1 year)
- Measles (Rubeola), 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 (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (updated monthly)
Education verification of highest level completed
Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and 7 years of work history if applicable
Two professional references from manager or above, validated within 2 years
Skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers)
Facility-specific documents including photo for badge (white background, shoulders up) required prior to start
Completion of required online Oracle modules before start date

Additional Notes

Candidates must complete required competency exams and certifications timely to avoid cancellation
Onsite pass/fail testing for dysrhythmia/EKG is strict; no remediation offered on site
Candidates with facial hair for religious reasons must complete a mask fit test religious exemption form if failing mask fit
Candidates declining vaccines must complete a declination form

This position offers a comprehensive Cath Lab RN role with a focus on advanced cardiac procedures and critical care competencies in a travel contract setting.