Location: Merced, CA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Day (8-hour shifts; shifts may occasionally start as early as 7:00 AM for scheduled cases; possible call)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $88 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

• Circulate during cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring patient safety and smooth workflow
• Prepare patients and procedural areas using sterile technique and equipment checks
• Monitor patients' hemodynamic status and respond quickly to changes
• Collaborate closely with Cath Lab techs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Document procedures and patient care accurately in Cerner and related systems
• Support and precept new nurses, sharing Cath Lab expertise to build team capability
• Assist with a variety of procedures including PCIs, diagnostic caths, peripherals, nephrostomy tube care, and IVC filter support
• Maintain required certifications and participate in unit orientation and training

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in California
• ACLS and BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; prior Cath Lab experience is required
• Experience as a circulating RN in cardiac catheterization procedures (PCIs, diagnostic caths, peripheral cases)
• Comfort with procedure coordination and training/mentoring newer staff
• Ability to use Cerner, Sensis, and MyJourney modules (training provided during orientation)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures and sterile technique
• Familiarity with Cerner charting and Sensis imaging systems
• Experience with GE equipment and procedural monitoring
• Understanding of balloon pumps and STEMI care is a plus
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency response skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday premiums
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between cases
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• Supportive team environment where your skills and voice matter
• Access to ongoing training and MyJourney modules during orientation

Travel Perks: Explore Merced, CA

Merced is a gateway to some wonderful weekend adventures. Enjoy a short drive to Yosemite National Park for hiking, waterfalls and fresh mountain air (roughly 1.5–2 hours), visit the nearby Castle Air Museum in Atwater, stroll the Merced River or relax at Applegate Park. UC Merced offers cultural events and local dining options, and larger city escapes like Fresno and San Francisco are within a couple hours for a weekend getaway.

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