Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Cath Lab
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, one weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) per month on call
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, one weekday call shift per week
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Electrophysiology (EP) Lab experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in both EP and Cath Lab settings

Additional Requirements

• Must provide proof of 2 clinical references (at least one from the same unit)
• Background check within 90 days of start, including multiple state and national searches
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed
• Annual medical clearance including physical exam and respirator clearance
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge issuance

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting with 304 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued Cath Lab scrubs
• Parking: Available at no cost with a parking pass

Important Notes

• Call-off policy allows facility to cancel one shift every two weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval
• Local radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; avoid new or extended assignments during peak months if this is a concern

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule, competitive requirements, and a supportive acute care environment.