Location: Santa Monica, CA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4x10 Day shifts), with weekday on-call coverage and required weekend call rotations (3 weekends every 6 weeks); float between lab specialties

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $76 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform EKG lead placement and continuous patient monitoring to support safe, high-quality procedures
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot fluoroscopy and cath lab equipment for diagnostic and interventional cases
• Prepare access sites, assist as room circulator and scrub to maintain a sterile field during procedures
• Support a broad case mix including STEMI, stroke thrombectomy, interventional neuro, TAVR/TMVR, Watchman, MitraClip, and PCI
• Float between lab specialties to meet patient and unit needs, demonstrating adaptability across cardiac, neuro, and IR procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including radiology, respiratory, pharmacy, and rapid response for coordinated patient care
• Stock and maintain procedural supplies and ensure equipment readiness for urgent and scheduled cases
• Document procedures and patient care accurately in Epic to maintain clear patient records

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year acute care Cath Lab experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ARRT required (will accept RCIS in lieu of ARRT); ARRT Advanced or RCIS preferred
• Fluoro permit and active state license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Community hospital experience preferred
• First-time travel clinicians are welcome; travel experience is not required
• Willingness to take call weekday and weekend; able to float between lab specialties
• RTO restrictions must be included at time of submission

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a cardiovascular technology program or associate degree in a related field is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and instrumentation, including diagnostic cath and PCI
• Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional procedures, including thrombectomy and embolization
• Familiarity with structural interventions such as TAVR, TMVR, Watchman, and MitraClip
• Fluoroscopy operation and radiation safety practices
• Room circulator and scrub techniques, sterile field maintenance
• EKG lead placement and hemodynamic monitoring
• Exposure to Epic electronic health record workflows
• Ability to support advanced devices and therapies such as Impella and ECMO (preferred)

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Flexible scheduling conversations with leadership, including possible block schedules by manager discretion
• Professional development opportunities and skills growth across cath, IR, neurointerventional, and structural cases
• Epic electronic charting experience in a modern acute care facility
• Paid time off policies to recharge (details provided by staffing team)
• Travel support and local onboarding guidance for contract teammates
• A collaborative environment with interdisciplinary support including respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica offers beachside living and endless weekend options. Walk or bike the iconic Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, stroll Palisades Park for ocean views, and explore nearby Venice Beach and its vibrant boardwalk. Hike the trails in the Santa Monica Mountains or visit nearby Getty Center and Getty Villa for art and gardens. Enjoy great restaurants, farmers markets, and easy access to greater Los Angeles attractions for quick weekend adventures.

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