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What is an Impella Rep?

An Impella Rep is a sales and clinical support specialist responsible for promoting and supporting Abiomed's Impella heart pump technology. They work with cardiologists, surgeons, and hospital staff to educate them on the device's benefits, provide training, and ensure successful implementation in patient care. The role involves both sales and hands-on clinical support during procedures. Impella Reps also analyze usage data and provide ongoing customer support to drive adoption and improve patient outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by Impella reps in the field?

Impella Reps often face the challenge of supporting clinicians with urgent and complex procedures where time is critical and clinical accuracy is essential. They may need to be on-call for cases, provide hands-on device troubleshooting, and adapt quickly to changing schedules. Working in high-pressure hospital environments requires resilience and the ability to build trust with medical staff. However, overcoming these challenges is rewarding, as it allows Impella Reps to make a direct impact on patient outcomes and rapidly develop valuable expertise in the latest cardiac technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Impella Rep position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Impella Rep, you need a strong background in cardiovascular or medical device sales, clinical knowledge relating to cardiac support devices, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Experience with Impella systems, proficiency in CRM software, and certifications such as RCIS or clinical training in cardiac cath labs are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart in this client-facing role. These abilities are vital because Impella Reps provide technical expertise and support to clinicians, ensure correct device usage, and foster lasting partnerships with healthcare professionals.

What cities in California are hiring for Impella Rep jobs?

Cities in California with the most Impella Rep job openings:

Infographic showing various Impella Rep job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

(RN) Registered Nurse - East Campus ICU - 141091

University of California San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$66.25 - $92.86/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


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Job description

Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
EC ICU Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
3 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#141091 (RN) Registered Nurse - East Campus ICU
Filing Deadline: Tue 9/8/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 9/4/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.
Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
  • Must possess a valid California RN license.
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • Minimum two(2) year of recent (within one (1) year) inpatient, acute care adult ICU RN experience or equivalent (inpatient Intensive Care unit; such as Medical/Surgical ICU, Burn ICU, CVICU).
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions andevaluate results.
  • Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN.
  • Charge RN/leadership experience.
  • Preceptor experience
  • CRRT experience.
  • CCRN.
  • Cardiac Devices (Impella, IABP, Swan-Ganz catheter)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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