Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab/EP RN with 2+ years of EP/Cath experience for a rotating day-shift position at an acute care hospital.

Details

• Acute care hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Assignment in the Cath Lab/Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
• Rotating 4x10hr Day shifts (0700-1730 and 0930-2000), with shifts grouped weekly for consistency
• Shifts may extend until procedures are complete
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Weekend requirement tied to call rotation
• On-call required: one weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) per month plus one weekday call shift per week, subject to change based on staffing needs
• No floating between service lines or to sister facilities
• Uses Epic EMR
• Radiation badge required and must be provided by the agency

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact license required in hand prior to start
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• EP/Cath Lab experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with cardiac cath lab procedures including cardiac stent placement, diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, left and right heart catheterization, and Impella insertion
• Skilled in circulating procedures, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and procedural sedation monitoring
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including stent placement and Impella insertion
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation and medications
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias during procedures
• Hospital-issued scrubs provided for Cath Lab staff
• Free parking available in downtown lots/garages, with garage clearance suited for average SUV/truck size
• Must complete pre-start training modules, averaging about 4 hours
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June-November), staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
• First-time travelers may be accepted depending on position needs
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis at a reduced rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius to be prioritized for travel rate consideration
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of application for approval consideration