Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Rancho Mirage, California
Eisenhower Medical Center

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Rancho Mirage, California

Position Details

• Job Title: Cath Lab Registered Nurse
• Location: Rancho Mirage, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day Shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Call Requirement: STEMI call required with a 30-minute call-back response time
• Call Schedule: Every 4th weekend plus 1 or 2 weekdays

Unit & Patient Population

• Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
• Performs invasive diagnostic, interventional cardiovascular, and structural heart procedures

Procedures Performed

• Left and Right Heart Catheterization
• Coronary Angiography
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PTCA, Stenting, Atherectomy, Thrombectomy)
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Insertion
• Impella Insertion
• Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
• Peripheral Angiography and Intervention
• Pericardiocentesis
• Atrial Septal Defect Closure / Patent Foramen Ovale Closure

Required Skills & Certifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Proficiency in Epic electronic health record system
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association only
  • Harassment Prevention Training Certificate
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Certifications

• NIH Stroke Certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required or offered onsite
• Other certifications related to emergency or critical care nursing are a plus

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Minimum of 2 positive professional references
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, all counties/states lived/worked, national sex offender, and international if applicable)
• Primary source verification of professional nursing license (must be current and renewed before expiration during contract)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA, confirming good physical and mental health
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Immunization and immunity documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations allowed)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year or clear chest x-ray if positive TB test
• Fit mask testing required prior to start with specific approved masks; PAPR accommodations only for approved medical or religious reasons
• Completion of facility-specific compliance documents including:

  • Commitment to Compliance
  • Abuse Reporting
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • End of Life Option
  • Nursing Staffing Form
  • Mobile Heartbeat Guidelines
  • Omnicell System User Form (for RNs)
  • Policies Packet (includes HIPAA, Code of Conduct, Dress Code, Sexual Harassment, etc.)
  • Tobacco Free Policy
  • Vehicle Registration Form
  • Infection Prevention Module & Acknowledgement
  • EKG Attestation and Study Guide (required for pass/fail onsite EKG exam)
  • Attendance, Punctuality, and Call-Off Policy
  • Epic Training Acknowledgement (must be completed and on file before start)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy
  • HAPI (Pressure Injuries Assessment and Management) Policy
  • Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (including CA update every 2 years)
  • Medication and Unit-Specific Competency Exams
  • Age-Specific Competency Exam (annually)
  • Pass/Fail EKG Exam onsite during orientation (2 attempts allowed; remediation required after first failure)
  • NetLearning Modules (Inpatient and Surgical Services) to be completed prior to start with compensation for time spent
  • Orientation Agenda and Acknowledgement Forms as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to respond to STEMI calls within 30 minutes
• No first-time travel nurses accepted for this role
• Candidates must have prior experience with EPIC documentation systems (Epic-Cupid, GE Mac Lab, Philips Xper)
• Annual performance and internal evaluations required if employed more than 1 year with the agency
• Returning candidates with a break of 1 year or more must retake the onsite EKG exam and complete annual mandatory modules before starting
• Facility does not allow background check placeholders; all checks must be complete before start
• Candidates unable to pass mask fit testing without approved exemptions risk cancellation
• All required forms and documents must be signed and submitted prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel contract with a focus on advanced cardiac procedures and STEMI call responsibilities in a high-acuity adult cardiac catheterization setting.