RN Per Diem Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Title

NURSE PD

EC Cardiac Catherization - East Campus

Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 (Hourly)

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342

Type:
Per Diem
Percent: 20%
Union: NX Contract

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Days: 10‑hour shifts, Monday – Friday (on‑call needs)
#138014 (RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab

Thu 1/22/2026

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, recognized for nursing excellence. The organization emphasizes transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, innovation, and empirical outcomes.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse assesses patients and delivers care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures. Responsibilities include identifying and implementing nursing interventions, evaluating results, and monitoring 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, providing guidance to the healthcare team, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting an excellent AMI program.

• 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 obtain ART within six (6) months.
• 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 responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to influence all staff levels.

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

• On‑call 5:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. Monday‑Friday, 24‑hour call both Saturday and Sunday.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 – $91.16

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years regarding misconduct, or any filed appeal. “Misconduct” includes violations of employee conduct policies, sexual harassment, discrimination, or abusive conduct. Relevant UC policies include: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.

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UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures a diverse, inclusive environment. The university complies with the Anti‑Discrimination Policy ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and maintains a smoke‑free and substance‑free workplace. Misconduct disclosures are required as part of the hiring process. Vaccination requirements may apply. UC San Diego Health also maintains a marijuana and drug‑free environment with potential drug screening for employees.