The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHCS), West Los Angeles facility, is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurse for an Intermittent Appointment. Intermittent staff do not have a regular recuring schedule. Work schedules may vary week to week depending on the needs of the service.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide expert nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory. Coordinate patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe transitions, comprehensive education, and effective discharge planning. Perform thorough pre-procedure assessments including physical, mental, and readiness evaluations.
Deliver detailed patient and family education regarding procedures, expectations, and pre/post-procedure care requirements. Assist physicians during invasive cardiology procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based practice. Manage post-procedural recovery, monitoring patient status, responding to clinical changes, and documenting all assessments and interventions. Recognize emergent patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses promptly.
Maintain proficiency in setup, cleaning, operation, and maintenance of cardiology-specific equipment and assist with planning for equipment replacement needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support Veteran-centered care and individualized goals of care. Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based practice changes and contribute to program or service-level quality improvements. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to peers and learners, fostering a supportive clinical learning environment. Adapt daily workflow and procedural schedules to maximize efficiency within the laboratory.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent Appointment - Day Shift, 10 Hour Shifts, as needed.
On-Call including weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
christopher.hubbs@va.gov · 702-833-0527
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $116566 – $210371/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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