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 (Day shift, 4x10) with mandatory on-call M-F and scheduled weekend call (3 weekends every 6 weeks); floating across lab specialties as needed

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 and assist with a broad range of cath lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional cardiology, VTE thrombectomy and interventional neuro cases
• Place EKG leads and provide continuous, accurate patient monitoring throughout procedures
• Set up, operate and troubleshoot cath lab equipment; ensure supplies are stocked and ready
• Prep vascular access sites and maintain strict sterile technique as scrub or room circulator
• Support complex procedures such as TAVR, TMVR, Watchman and MitraClip when indicated
• Respond to STEMI and stroke activations as part of a receiving center team
• Float across specialties within the lab to provide flexible coverage and broaden your skills
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year acute care Cath Lab experience (required)
• Hard stop: Stroke or Interventional Radiology experience required/strongly preferred
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Required credential: ARRT (RCIS accepted in lieu of ARRT Advanced) and Fluoro Permit
• Valid state license for practice in California (pending licenses not accepted)
• Community hospital experience preferred and noted as required by facility
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation including M-F and weekend coverage
• Ability to float between lab specialties and adapt to variable start times

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Cath Lab procedures, room circulator and scrub responsibilities
• Skilled at EKG lead placement, hemodynamic monitoring and accurate patient monitoring
• Comfortable with equipment setup, sterile field maintenance and prepping access sites
• Experience with advanced devices/procedures: Impella, ECMO, TAVR/TMVR, Watchman, MitraClip (preferred)
• Familiarity with neurointerventional procedures including thrombectomy and carotid stenting
• Ability to work within Epic for documentation and interdisciplinary coordination
• Strong critical thinking, situational awareness and team communication skills

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to make your contract comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development and continuing education support — grow your skills on the job
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense rotations
• Travel reimbursement and relocation coordination for contract staff
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions
• Referral bonus program and recognition for outstanding performance

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Monica, CA

Work near the beach in beautiful Santa Monica. Spend your downtime walking the iconic Santa Monica Pier, browsing the shops and restaurants on Third Street Promenade, or biking the beachfront path to Venice. Hike the nearby trails in the Santa Monica Mountains for ocean views, or take quick weekend trips to Malibu beaches and Los Angeles cultural attractions like the Getty Center. Excellent dining, coffee shops and coastal sunsets make this a great place to relax after a busy shift.

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