Senior Nurse Manager Cath Lab

Clinical Management Consultants; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cath Lab Manager at a leading San Diego healthcare organization drives clinical excellence in a four-lab Cath Lab program, with a hybrid procedure room, reporting to cardiovascular leadership. This role requires a BSN and at least two years of Cath Lab leadership experience to manage operations, safety, staffing, and performance improvement.

Enjoy a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional development, and the San Diego lifestyle.

Qualifications

• BSN required and registered nurse with cardiovascular leadership experience.
• Minimum of two years cath lab leadership/management experience.
• Strong budgeting, staffing, and performance-improvement skills.
• Experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Cath Lab and Cath Lab Recovery Unit.
• Lead a team of lead nurses and frontline staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Manage budget, staffing, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with physicians and allied health professionals to grow cardiovascular services.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budget management

Patient safety

Staffing

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Make your next career move pulse with possibility as the Cath Lab Manager at a leading San Diego healthcare organization where advanced cardiac care, inspiring leadership, and sunny coastal living come together!

The Cath Lab Manager will join a respected, community-focused hospital known for clinical excellence, safety, compassionate care, and investment in modern facilities and technology. This healthcare organization offers a collaborative nursing culture, evidence-based practice resources, interdisciplinary partnership, professional development, and clear pathways for advancement. High-acuity cardiovascular cases, measurable quality outcomes, clinician-friendly resources, and a strong reputation throughout the region make this an outstanding environment for an experienced Nurse Manager Cardiovascular Services to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

The Nurse Manager of the Cath Lab will lead an advanced cardiac services program featuring four cath labs and a hybrid procedure room, with expertise in complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, TAVR, and electrophysiology. The program is committed to clinical excellence and patient safety, earning Sharp Memorial a 2026 Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification from The Joint Commission. The Cardiovascular Unit also includes a dedicated Cath Lab and Cath Lab Recovery operation, creating an integrated environment for procedural care, recovery, quality improvement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

The Cath Lab Manager will oversee approximately 80 FTEs across a large, fast-paced service line, overseeing the Cath Lab and Cath Lab Recovery Unit. Three lead nurses will report directly to the Nurse Manager Cardiovascular Services and provide essential frontline support. Responsibilities include daily operations, staffing, budget management, performance improvement, regulatory readiness, patient safety, employee engagement, and strategic service-line growth. The Manager of Cardio will collaborate with friendly nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals who value communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.

Successful candidates for the Nurse Manager of Cath Lab must hold a BSNand bring at least two years of Cath Lab experience, along with demonstrated operations management and budget experience. Leadership experience within a large cardiovascular, interventional cardiology, or procedural nursing environment is strongly preferred. The Cath Lab Manager should be prepared to guide complex clinical operations, mentor nursing leaders, manage resources responsibly, and support safe, efficient care across both procedural and recovery settings.

The Cath Lab Manager will enjoy living in San Diego, California, a vibrant coastal city known for its year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and diverse neighborhoods. With renowned dining, professional sports, arts and culture, strong schools, and a thriving healthcare and biotech economy, San Diego offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to weekend adventures and international travel.

The Cath Lab Manager will receive competitive compensation ranging from $83.220 to $131.540 per hour, with an anticipated midpoint of $107.380, along with a comprehensive suite of health, wellness, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Final compensation may vary based on experience, education, credentials, and internal equity.