Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN; CLIN NURSE

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. 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. Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

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March 12, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Moderate Sedation Certificate & Sheath Pull Certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of recent Primary Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience or two (2) years of recent Cardiac ICU RN experience.
• Experience administering moderate sedation and sheath pull experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• BSN
• At least 5 years of RN experience in a Cardiac ICU unit.
• Surgical Scrub experience
• Experience in Procedural Sedation or Procedural area
• Structural Heart, Peds Cath, or Vascular Hybrid experience.

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

Registered Nurses in the Cardiac Catherization Lab/OR45 department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of medical (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include: adult and pediatric diagnostic, interventional, and peripheral vascular procedures. This position reports to Assistant Nurse Manager of OR 45 and/or the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The Invasive Cardiovascular Labs (OR 45 & Cardiac Cath Lab) perform a full range of adult and pediatric diagnostic, interventional and peripheral vascular procedures.

Incumbent must be able to work overtime and on‑call shifts as well as wear…