Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Catheterization Lab - $2,462 per week in Torrance, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Torrance
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Catheterization Lab Location:
Torrance, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,462 per week Shift
Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Cath Lab RN in
Torrance, California, 90505! Job Title: Cath Lab RN Profession:
Registered Nurse Specialty: Cath Lab Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12
Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Current
California RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - BLS
certification - ACLS certification - California RN license -
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Cath Lab Description: Adheres
to infection prevention guidelines. Adheres to policies,
procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal
care. Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial
status. Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff, and
others during the continuum of care. Complies with national patient
safety goals. Complies with organizational quality dashboard and
benchmarking goals. Interprets common variables affecting patient
care and follows reporting processes. Maintains regulatory
compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical
obligations of the profession. Participates in activities in
alignment with professional models of care. Participates in
organizational activities. Participates in peer review. Engages in
professional development activities. Performs as a preceptor in an
active and engaged manner. Provides age-specific individualized
care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient
safety-centered interventions. Provides patient and family
education throughout the care of the patient. Uses critical
thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to
patient needs. Utilizes resources in an economical manner. Utilizes
safe administration of medications. Utilizes safe patient handling
practices. Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to
promote safety. Recognizes and provides age-specific care in the
treatment, assessment, and education of patients across different
age groups. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among nurses,
physicians, and other members of the health team to meet specific
care needs. Collects and analyzes patient data to regulate fluid
and electrolyte balance. Intervenes appropriately to correct
imbalances. Collects and analyzes patient data to ensure airway
patency and adequate gas exchange. Interprets arterial blood gases
and intervenes based on results and physician orders. Maintains
ventilated patients during procedures. Assists with intubation.
Understands pathophysiology related to patients with imbalances
between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired
cardiac function. Understands pathophysiology related to patients
experiencing arrhythmias. Assesses and intervenes based on patient
signs and symptoms correlated with diagnostic test results.
Administers medications safely and understands indications and
expected outcomes. Understands indications for procedural
interventions and how these alter patient pathophysiology,
affecting the care plan. Interprets diagnostic information obtained
during procedures and communicates and assesses appropriately.
Administers vasoactive drugs and other cardiac and emergency
medications. Monitors patients receiving thrombolytic agents and
recognizes potential complications. Manages patient coagulation
accurately before, during, and after procedures. Assists with the
insertion of devices as needed. Monitors patients with devices and
titrates medications as required. Exhibits knowledge of
indications, applications, and use of pacemakers when applicable.
Sets up equipment for procedures performed in the Cath Lab.
Troubleshoots diagnostic equipment. Re-establishes and maintains
hemodynamic stability in patients experiencing shock. Admits
patients pre-procedure and appropriately assesses and prepares
them. Recovers patients post-procedure according to policy. Removes
arterial lines per orders and provides appropriate procedural
explanations pre, intra, and post-procedure. 5 Benefits of Travel
Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare
settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical
procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical
skills and enhances your adaptability. Each assignment introduces
you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare
industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to
future career opportunities and collaborations. If you enjoy
outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides
opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water
sports, depending on the assignment location. Travel nurses may
find themselves in challenging situations that require effective
crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency
healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Working with
diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication
skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues,
patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements
Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam 29257905EXPTEMP
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