Cardiac Cath Lab RN - Per Diem, 12-Hour Shifts, On-Call

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab per diem role. The RN assesses patients, delivers care, and may serve as primary RN, circulator, or monitor for diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Strong teamwork and critical thinking are essential in a Magnet-designated center known for exceptional patient outcomes. 12-hour shifts, rotating on-call coverage to nights, weekends, and holidays; bilingual communication and professionalism are valued in this

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS at hire; ART within six months.
• Moderate Sedation certification within three months of hire.
• Two years Cath Lab RN experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take call and work variable locations and shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to wear a lead apron (up to 15 lbs).
• Ability to work in an environment with radiation exposure.
• Respond within 30 minutes of STEMI activation.
• Excellent communication and influence with staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Empathy, professionalism, and kindness in high-acuity environments.
• Adherence to CARING Standards of Performance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver care for diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Serve as primary RN, circulator, or monitor for Cath Lab cases.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support an AMI program and high-quality outcomes.
• Practice autonomously within ANA standards and institutional policies.

Skills

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Education

RN license California

BLS/CPR and ACLS

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab per diem role. The RN assesses patients, delivers care, and may serve as primary RN, circulator, or monitor for diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Strong teamwork and critical thinking are essential in a Magnet-designated center known for exceptional patient outcomes. 12-hour shifts, rotating on-call coverage to nights, weekends, and holidays; bilingual communication and professionalism are valued in this