Clinical Registered Nurse II – Cardiac Cath Lab RN

US-CA-Oceanside Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri‑City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full‑service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri‑City is vital to the well‑being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens.

The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. Tri‑City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world‑class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri‑City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs.

When minutes matter Tri‑City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri‑City partners with over 90 local non‑profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) is responsible for providing direct patient care before, during, and after procedures. This role requires a strong clinical background in critical care. The Clinical Nurse II collaborates with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient procedural workflows while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. The Clinical Nurse II is responsible for monitoring patients’ vital signs, administering moderate sedation, assisting with vascular and cardiac procedures, and responding to emergent situations as needed.

This position requires a deep understanding of hemodynamic monitoring, sterile techniques, and contrast media administration, as well as proficiency in post‑procedure recovery and patient education. Compliance with regulatory guidelines, infection control practices, and hospital policies is essential to maintaining high‑quality patient care. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, adaptability in high‑stress situations, and the ability to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care in a fast‑paced interventional setting.

• Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient‑centered, timely and equitable care to procedural patients.
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments to identify patient‑specific needs.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses intraprocedural, ensuring swift intervention as needed.
• Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Administer moderate sedation for patients undergoing procedures.
• Educate patients and families on post‑procedure care, including activity restrictions and medication instructions.
• Manage post‑procedural complications, such as bleeding, hypotension, or adverse reactions.
• Advocate for evidence‑based practices in procedural care.

• Ensure proper handling of all instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Handles and documents specimens according to facility policy and physician orders.
• Anticipate the needs of the procedural team and maintain a seamless workflow.
• Able to circulate, scrub, monitor and provide procedural sedation.
• Assist physicians with interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring adherence to sterile technique.

• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques, infection control protocols and radiation safety.
• Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission, OSHA, and AORN guidelines (during implant procedures).
• Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe procedural care, including, but not limited to, patient identification, pre‑procedure verification, Universal Protocol, and…