University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - 141583

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • RN License issued by the State of California.
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at hire; commitment to obtain ART within six months.
  • Moderate Sedation certification within three months of hire.
  • Two years of Cath Lab experience or two years of ICU experience if necessary.
  • Strong communication skills to influence and interact across levels.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients undergoing cardiac procedures and deliver appropriate care.
  • Identify, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions.
  • Serve as primary RN, circulator, or monitor during procedures.
  • Directly support a strong AMI program within the department.
  • Facilitate professional collegial relationships among healthcare team members.
  • Exercise independent judgment in a multidisciplinary patient care context.
  • Maintain adherence to policies and professional nursing standards.

Benefits

  • 12-hour weekday shifts with rotating on-call coverage.
  • Work environment focused on high-acuity patient care.
  • Professional development encouraged through certification opportunities.
  • Organization committed to innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
12-Hour Shifts Monday-Friday, Rotating on call 24/7

#141583 (RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Filing Deadline: Mon 10/5/2026
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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

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).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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