Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse for a per diem, day-shift position within its Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system anchored by a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley. This role places a skilled RN at the center of a high-acuity interventional cardiology environment, covering the full procedural spectrum from pre-op through recovery. Candidates with existing Cath Lab RN experience will step into a team that values clinical expertise, cross-training capability, and preceptorship leadership.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-scope Cath Lab RN role covering pre-op, procedural, and recovery phases of patient care
- Pre-op responsibilities include telephone intake and patient education, pre-procedure assessment and documentation, IV initiation, pre-op medication administration, medication reconciliation, and completion of consent and ACC forms
- Procedural duties encompass administration of moderate sedation and medications, physiologic monitoring, circulating responsibilities, and emergency procedure support
- Recovery room duties include patient assessment, continuous monitoring, medication administration per policy, emergency response, and discharge with complete documentation
- Core procedural competencies required: Right and Left Heart Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), intra-coronary stent placement, thrombolysis, and pacemaker procedures
- Expected to recognize, evaluate, and intervene appropriately in life-threatening cardiac situations
- Functions as a clinical resource and preceptor for peers, less experienced staff, and nursing students
- Cross-training and flexibility to work in other nursing areas within the department
- Participates in department and hospital-wide Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives
- Part of Desert Care Network — a regional system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, with advanced service lines including comprehensive stroke care, an oncology center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a Level 3 NICU
Qualifications
- Prior Cath Lab RN experience required
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — must remain current at all times
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification — must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained continuously
- Must successfully complete an EKG competency test within the first 30 days of hire
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing workflows, and set patient-care priorities in a high-acuity procedural environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
About the Community
Palm Springs sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California — a desert resort community renowned for its year-round sunshine, mid-century modern architecture, world-class golf, and vibrant arts and dining scene. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California metros, easy access to Joshua Tree National Park and the San Jacinto Mountains, and a short drive to Los Angeles and San Diego. For clinicians seeking a warm-weather lifestyle with strong outdoor recreation and a culturally rich community, the Coachella Valley is a compelling destination.