Cath Lab Holding RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab Holding

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (4x10s)
• Shift options: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM, or 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
• No set schedules and no weekends required
• Role focuses on cath prep and recovery (not cath lab procedure rooms)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Pre/Post Cath Lab nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, QF Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Background check covering 7 years, including alias and county/state searches, must be current within 12 months
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., if lived/worked in WV in past 7 years)
• Education verification of highest level completed (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
• Medication and Arrhythmia competency testing (Pass/Fail Testing) required for RNs working in telemetry, critical care, PACU, cath lab, outpatient surgery, endoscopy, and ER units
• Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment (16 hours non-billable orientation onsite)
• Annual Core Competency training (Parts I, II, III) including OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, and age-specific care
• HIPAA and OSHA/TJC training acknowledgment (Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement)
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including Floating Policy and Contractor Acknowledgment (signed annually)
• Badge photo meeting facility requirements

Preferred / As Applicable Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Advanced
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) for ER candidates (may be required after 1 year of employment)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for applicable units
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) if required by unit
• NIH Stroke Certification if applicable
• Lactation Certificate for Women’s Health RNs (L&D, Mother/Baby)

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must carry a valid Driver’s License/State ID on duty
• Photo ID for badge must be submitted prior to start
• Respirator Fit Test (N95) completed onsite during orientation
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required by specified deadlines (not required for remote workers)
• Candidates must have a resume/application with a 7-year work history
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in cath lab holding with a 13-week contract in Columbia, SC. The role involves 4 ten-hour day shifts per week with flexible start times and no weekend work. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, immunization, and compliance requirements, including background checks and competency testing. Orientation and facility-specific training must be completed prior to starting.