Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Work Environment: 5 Cath Lab rooms plus Hybrid OR
• Preferred Case Experience:

  • Right and Left Heart Catheterization (Diagnostic)
  • PCI, Complex PCI, CTO
  • ASA, PFO/ASD closures
  • MitralClip, Watchman, PTMV, TAVR
  • Peripheral and Vascular procedures
• Preferred Skills: Scrub experience in Cath Lab

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified through a third-party vendor
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and general competency exams required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Health Documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31), medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
  • Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses, must be submitted by Wednesday before start
• Facility Orientation: Completion of required online modules prior to orientation (approx. 2 hours)

Important Notes

• Start Date: Approximately 2-3 weeks from offer acceptance
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 60 miles radius (rate adjusted accordingly)
• Schedule Accommodation: No block schedule accommodation available
• Emergency Response: During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; candidates should consider this before accepting assignments during peak months (August-September)

This position is ideal for RNs with Cath Lab experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina, offering exposure to a wide range of interventional cardiology procedures in a high-volume setting.