Travel Contract

Cath Lab Tech
Columbia, SC
Bestica
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,723/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date11/24/2026
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Cardiac Catheterization Technologist pay in South Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,723/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,400/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,323/week

Benefits

Referral bonus

Description

About the Position
Position / Specialty: Cath Lab Tech
Shift: Rotating 4x10hrs Day Shifts (0700-1730 & 0930-2000) but varies as we stay until procedures are complete. All team members rotate the shifts but not from day to day. For example, I wouldn’t schedule someone 9:30-8 today and then have them 7-5:30 tomorrow…I would lump all their 9:30-8 shifts together into one week to keep some consistency, but then the following week they may be on 1st shift.
Daily Caseload per tech: We run 4 to 5 labs per day with 2-3 CVT per lab. Case load is around 20-25 cases per day.
Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) Yes, call requirements are one weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) per 7 weeks and a call shift and evening shift every week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs.
Holidays as Needed
Will this traveler float between service lines? (Y/N) No
Floating Req to Sister Facilities: (Y/N) No

Required/Preferred
Years of experience REQ: 2+ years of experience
First-timers accepted: (Y/N) Yes
National Certs REQ: BLS, ACLS, ARRT or RCIS (registered or in process), Must have SC license (SCRQSA).
Radiation Badge REQ: Yes. Radiation badge MUST be provided by agency; MUSC does NOT provide radiation badges to travelers
BLS REQ: (Y/N) YES
Special Requirements: Cath Lab Experience. Proficient in coronary diagnostic/intervention scrub and monitor

Miscellaneous
Open to accommodating block schedule? Requires managers approval upon request. Dependent on unit's needs.
Local Radius: 60-mile radius rule
Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case by case basis at 10% less the posted bill rate

Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 304
Scrub Color: Cath Lab – Hospital Issued Scrubs
Charting: EPIC

3476991 About the Position Position / Specialty: Cath Lab Tech Shift: Rotating 4x10hrs Day Shifts (0700-1730 & 0930-2000) but varies as we stay until procedures are complete. All team members rotate the shifts but not from day to day. For example, I wouldn’t schedule someone 9:30-8 today and then have them 7-5:30 tomorrow…I would lump all their 9:30-8 shifts together into one week to keep some consistency, but then the following week they may be on 1st shift. Daily Caseload per tech: We run 4 to 5 labs per day with 2-3 CVT per lab. Case load is around 20-25 cases per day. Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) Yes, call requirements are one weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) per 7 weeks and a call shift and evening shift every week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs. Holidays as Needed Will this traveler float between service lines? (Y/N) No Floating Req to Sister Facilities: (Y/N) No Required/Preferred Years of experience REQ: 2+ years of experience First-timers accepted: (Y/N) Yes National Certs REQ: BLS, ACLS, ARRT or RCIS (registered or in process), Must have SC license (SCRQSA). Radiation Badge REQ: Yes. Radiation badge MUST be provided by agency; MUSC does NOT provide radiation badges to travelers BLS REQ: (Y/N) YES Special Requirements: Cath Lab Experience. Proficient in coronary diagnostic/intervention scrub and monitor Miscellaneous Open to accommodating block schedule? Requires managers approval upon request. Dependent on unit's needs. Local Radius: 60-mile radius rule Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case by case basis at 10% less the posted bill rate Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital Total Staffed Beds: 304 Scrub Color: Cath Lab – Hospital Issued Scrubs Charting: EPIC

Employer

Bestica

3.9rating(22 reviews)

8 nurses recommend working with Bestica

Anonymous

Labor and Delivery (RN)

4.0rating

Pros

Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.

Cons

None

Review of Bestica on Aug 24, 2026

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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