Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

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

Job Details

• Unit: Cath Lab at West Ashley Pavilion
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 day shift)
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-call: No
• Floating: Possible to float to similar units
• Number of Cath Lab Rooms: 2

Types of Cases

• Cardiac Implant Closure Device
• Diagnostic Caths (Adult)
• Right heart cath
• Arrhythmia induction
• Cardiac ablation
• Baseline measurements
• Cardioversion
• Conduction studies
• Pacemaker insertion
• Insertion/programming of AICDs
• Preferred: Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz Monitoring, Scrub Procedures

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year
• First-timers: Accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or multi-state/compact license required at start of contract
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • Radiation badge must be provided by agency before start
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 60 miles radius
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Required searches: SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if pending
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers check

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS, BLS certifications must be current (not expiring within 30 days of start)
• State license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses
• Radiation badge required before starting clinical work; may take 5-7 days to process
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, IV Therapy for LPNs) as applicable

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Tdap within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Proof of 2 clinical references and complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Important Notes

• Candidates cannot start without a radiation badge if required; badge processing may delay start
• Travelers must complete all required modules and documentation before orientation or risk being sent home
• During hurricane season, new or extended assignments may be affected by emergency response needs
• Facility may require additional documentation or verification based on individual circumstances

This position is ideal for RNs with cath lab experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a stable day shift schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.