Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cath Lab/EP position at an acute care hospital in California, with a strong emphasis on EP experience and on-call availability.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting within a combined Cath Lab and IR department with 3 suites/labs
- Position is primarily EP-focused with IR and cardiac cath cases also performed
- Averages approximately 10 cases per day
- EMR: Cerner; specialized equipment includes Mac Lab
- Telemetry monitoring and ventilator management are part of the unit's capabilities
- 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Weekend requirement: 2 RNs required every weekend (48 hrs)
- On-call requirement: 1 night per week and 1 weekend per month (48 hrs); response time required within 30 minutes
- No floating required
- Holidays shared among staff
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required (Standard or Compact); pending licenses not accepted
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required; pending certifications not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Significant EP (electrophysiology) experience strongly required
- Cath Lab and/or IR nursing experience required
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- Must be able to respond to on-call duties within 30 minutes
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
Additional Information
- Unit-specific orientation is provided
- Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- A Vascular Access Team and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support are available on the unit; pharmacy transitions to on-call after 8:00 PM
- Charge Nurse coverage is available on the unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-687479. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cath Lab/EP
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.