Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,446 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Merced, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

HIGH-GROSS DAY-SHIFT CARDIAC CATH LAB RN CONTRACT – CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel contract opening for an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) in Merced, California. Operating within a growing interventional cardiology department, this position offers a structured 4x10 daytime schedule (09:30 AM - 20:00 PM / 9:30am - 8pm; Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri schedule with Wednesdays off). If you are a seasoned Cath Lab nurse with circulating expertise, balloon pump knowledge, and strong clinical skills to assist in mentorship, this contract is tailored for you!

PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $3,446.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,246.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $50.00/hr (32 regular hours)
• Daily Overtime Rate: $75.00/hr (8 daily OT hours included under California labor guidelines)

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 4x10-Hours (09:30 AM - 20:00 PM / 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM, scheduled Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri). Block scheduling configurations are not available.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular/OT hours guaranteed weekly.
• On-Call Requirements: No call is currently required (possible call as needed). Call rate applies at $7.00/hr ($130.00/hr call-back rate).
• Clinical Scope & Role: RNs circulate cases (scrubbing is handled by Cath Lab Techs). Case volume averages 0–6 cases per day, covering PCIs, peripheral vascular interventions, diagnostic caths, nephrostomy tubes, and IVC filters. Knowledge of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and STEMI protocols is a plus. Experienced candidates should be ready to assist in training new department nurses.
• Systems & Equipment: Cerner EMR, Sensis, Merge documentation, and GE equipment.
• Scrubs: Hospital-provided.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical Cardiac Cath Lab RN experience is strictly required. Proven experience circulating procedures and knowledge of balloon pumps are required.
• Licensure: Active California State Board of Registered Nursing License.
• Certifications Required:
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH

Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized cardiovascular recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the account manager for prioritized presentation!

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Location Details: Assignment is located in Merced, CA 95340. ⏱️ Assignment Timeline: 13-week contract running from August 24, 2026, through November 23, 2026. Orientation Modules: Required MyJourney learning modules will be assigned and completed during facility orientation.

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Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus