Location: Merced, CA

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Day shift (8-hour days), possible call

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $102 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 diagnostic caths and interventional procedures including PCIs and peripheral interventions
• Scrub and circulate in the cardiac cath lab as needed to support safe, efficient procedures
• Manage specialized devices and procedures such as IVC filter placements and nephrostomy tube support
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging/fluoroscopy equipment and document procedure details in Cerner
• Support and train new nurses and techs by sharing your cath lab expertise and best practices
• Collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, and the care team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain procedural supplies and ensure equipment (GE, Sensis, Merge) is ready and functioning

Qualifications

• Current ARRT certification (or equivalent technologist credential) required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; Fluoroscopy certification required
• Minimum 2 years of cath lab or interventional experience preferred
• Comfortable scrubbing and assisting in interventional cases; experience with PCIs, peripherals, diagnostic caths a must
• Familiarity with Cerner, Sensis, Merge and GE imaging equipment is a plus
• Ability to work day shifts and support team training and procedural flow

Education

• BSN not required
• Appropriate radiologic/technical certification or diploma preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong cath lab procedural knowledge: PCIs, diagnostic caths, peripheral interventions
• Hands-on experience with IVC filters and nephrostomy tube procedures
• Fluoroscopy operation and radiation safety principles
• Charting and documentation in Cerner
• Familiarity with Sensis and Merge imaging systems and GE equipment
• Teamwork, communication, and the ability to train and mentor newer staff

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can stay focused on patient care, not paperwork
• Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy the places you love
• Life Insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring great people and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions every day

Travel Perks: Explore Merced, CA

This 13-week contract places you in Merced, gateway to the Sierra foothills and Yosemite. Enjoy nearby outdoor recreation like hiking and birdwatching, a scenic drive to Yosemite National Park for unforgettable weekends, local eats and community events in downtown Merced, family-friendly parks and Lake Yosemite for fishing and picnics, and quick trips to nearby towns such as Turlock and Modesto for additional dining and entertainment options.

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