Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory - Intermittent

Veterans Health Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Los Angeles seeks a Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurse for an Intermittent Appointment. The role requires delivering expert nursing care for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures in the EP lab and coordinating patient care across the continuum.

The position involves thorough pre/post-procedure assessments, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians during invasive cardiology procedures.

Qualifications

• Expert nursing care for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory.
• Intermittent appointment with varying schedules based on service needs.
• Proficiency in pre/post-procedure assessments and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for patients undergoing cardiology procedures in the EP lab.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum and ensure safe transitions.
• Perform thorough pre-procedure assessments including physical, mental, and readiness evaluations.

Skills

Cardiology Nursing

EP Lab Support

Tools

Cardiology equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory - Intermittent

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHCS), West Los Angeles facility, is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurse for an Intermittent Appointment. Intermittent staff do not have a regular recuring schedule. Work schedules may vary week to week depending on the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide expert nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory. Coordinate patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe transitions, comprehensive education, and effective discharge planning. Perform thorough pre-procedure assessments including physical, mental, and readiness evaluations.

Deliver detailed patient and family education regarding procedures, expectations, and pre/post-procedure care requirements. Assist physicians during invasive cardiology procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence‑based practice. Manage post‑procedural recovery, monitoring patient status, responding to clinical changes, and documenting all assessments and interventions. Recognize emergent patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses promptly.

Maintain proficiency in setup, cleaning, operation, and maintenance of cardiology‑specific equipment and assist with planning for equipment replacement needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support Veteran‑centered care and individualized goals of care. Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.

Evaluate outcomes of evidence‑based practice changes and contribute to program or service‑level quality improvements. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to peers and learners, fostering a supportive clinical learning environment. Adapt daily workflow and procedural schedules to maximize efficiency within the laboratory.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent Appointment - Day Shift, 10 Hour Shifts, as needed.

On‑Call including weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $116566 - $210371/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.