Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory - Intermittent
US Veterans Health Administration
Los Angeles, California
$117k–$210k/yr
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
What this might mean for you
US Veterans Health Administration is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $117k–$210k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $117k–$210k/yr
About this role
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Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- English Language Proficiency
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BSN Degree (preferred)
- CCRN Certification (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases
- Potential for performance awards
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
- Federal health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Term life insurance
About the employer
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…
What reviewers appreciate
- Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
- Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration model
What reviewers flag
- Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
- Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
- Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
Living in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles blends year-round sunshine, Pacific coastline, and major healthcare systems from Westside hospitals to Downtown medical centers. Nurses relocating here find diverse neighborhoods stretching from beach communities like Santa Monica to inland valleys. Expect car culture, outdoor living, and a sprawling metropolis where hiking trails and entertainment venues sit near clinical opportunities.
- Metro price level · Los Angeles area
- 113.6
- 14% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,933/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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