RN Registered Nurse - Per Diem-Cardiac Cath Lab

Position Details

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• Department: EC Cardiac Catherization - East Campus
• Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour
• Worksite: East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Appointment Percent: 20%
• Union: NX Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday (on-call needs)
• Filing Deadline: Mon 7/6/2026

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients and delivering care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures. This role involves identifying and implementing nursing interventions and evaluating results for a wide variety of patient populations. The RN circulates or monitors diagnostic and interventional procedures for coronary, carotid, renal, and lower extremity cases. As the primary RN circulator, the nurse is responsible for patient care and accurate electronic documentation.

The position also includes directing and providing guidance to other healthcare team members as needed, promoting compliance and supporting policies. The RN builds trust in professional collegial relationships while maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude. Additionally, this role supports an excellent AMI program.

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.

• On call 5:30pm-7am Monday-Friday 24-hour call both Saturday and Sunday.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• 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.
• Minimum one year of recent acute care RN experience in Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately‑complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• BSN/MSN.
• RCIS, CEN or CCRN certification.
• Three or more years of recent cardiac cath lab RN experience.

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16.

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 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).

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre‑employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or…