RN Per Diem - Cardiovascular Services - Santa Monica Hospital

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Variable days Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:30pm Posted Date 07/24/2025 Salary Range: $91.84 - 91.84 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 22413

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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For everything they do and every life they touch, we’re grateful to work with some of the most skilled and compassionate nurses anywhere. They truly are heroes to our patients, to each other and to the community. If you have a passion for making a positive impact on others’ lives and the nursing profession, come to UCLA Health.

 

Contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients. You will assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education, patient intervention and promote effective working relationships.

 

The Clinical Nurse in Cardiovascular Services provides specialized care to patients undergoing advanced cardiac procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing contrast and bubble studies, stress testing, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), cardioversions, and administering moderate sedation. This nurse conducts thorough, age-appropriate assessments and delivers clear, compassionate education to patients and families. The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional development. Able to cover all areas of Cardiology, including the clinics and future Cardiology areas.

 *Position may convert to career*

Salary range: $91.84 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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• BSN or MSN – required 
• Current valid California RN license – required
• At least 3 years of recent Acute Care on a Cardiology unit – required
• BLS and ACLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association – required
• CCRN or CV-BC Certification - preferred 
• Extensive cardiac experience with the ability to independently interpret ECG rhythms – strongly preferred 
• Proficient in moderate sedation – strongly preferred
• Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
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