(RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - 141583

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Cath Lab Registered Nurse to assess patients and deliver care during diagnostic and interventional cardiac, pulmonary vascular, and peripheral vascular procedures. You may serve as primary RN, circulator, or monitor, with a strong AMI program and reliance on autonomous nursing within ANA Standards of Practice.

Role requires 12-hour shifts with rotating call coverage, ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and variable locations, plus compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
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Responsibilities

• Assess patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac, pulmonary vascular, and peripheral vascular procedures.
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Skills

Team player

Communication

Critical thinking

Fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Patient-focused care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - CA

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

Moderate Sedation certification

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/30/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

Position includes 12-hour weekday shifts with mandatory rotating call coverage for nights, weekends, holidays, and urgent/emergent procedures. This role requires availability beyond standard day-shift hours.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under general supervision, the Cath Lab Registered Nurse assesses patients, delivers care, and identifies, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions for a wide variety of patient populations undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac, pulmonary vascular, and peripheral vascular procedures. The RN may serve as primary RN, circulator, or monitor for these procedures. The department maintains a strong AMI program, and the RN directs and serves as a resource to other members of the healthcare team as assigned.

Promotes compliance and supports policies. Achieves trust in a professional collegial relationships. Maintains a professional and caring attitude. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Moderate Sedation certification within three (3) months of hire.

• Two years Cath Lab experience. If insufficient applicant pool, the department may consider candidates who have two (2+) or more years of ICU experience.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to take call and work variable locations and shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, per department needs.

• Ability to wear a lead apron (up to approximately 15 lbs).

• Ability to work in an environment with radiation exposure.

• Ability to respond within 30 minutes of STEMI activation.

• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibility, and to quickly assess moderately complex problems and develop potential solutions.

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and kindness toward staff and patients.

• Adherence to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, demonstrating professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior, and attentiveness to others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN/MSN.
• RCIS, CEN or CCRN certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work 12-hour week shifts and participate in mandatory rotating call coverage, including nights, weekends, holidays, and urgent/emergent procedures. The position requires availability beyond standard day-shift hours and may include overtime based on department needs.
• Must be able to work at variable locations and shifts as required by department operations.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron weighing up to approximately 15 lbs. and work safely in an environment with radiation exposure.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CN III level, pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).