RN Per Diem Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Position Title

#138014 (RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Thursday 1/15/2026

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road), 6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120, United States

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, a recognition held since 2011 that applies to only 10% of U.S. hospitals. Magnet status reflects strengths in five key areas: transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation, and improvements with empirical outcomes. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) will assess patients and deliver care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures.

The role involves identifying and implementing nursing interventions, evaluating results for a wide variety of patient populations, and circulates or monitors diagnostic and interventional procedures across coronary, carotid, renal, and lower extremity cases. As the primary RN circulator, the nurse is responsible for patient care, accurate electronic documentation, and providing guidance to other healthcare team members as needed, while promoting compliance and supporting policies.

The RN also builds trust in professional collegial relationships, maintains a compassionate and professional attitude, and supports an excellent Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) program.

Autonomous nursing care involves the assessment and provision of nursing actions consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• 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 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.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

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

• On call 5:30 pm–7:00 am Monday–Friday, 24‑hour call both Saturday and Sunday.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CN III level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

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 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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UC San Diego is a smoke‑free and tobacco‑free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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