Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Cath Lab RN
• Shift: 4x10-hour shifts, 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 every week
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab or EP experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must have a South Carolina RN license or Compact license in hand prior to start
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by the agency; facility does not provide)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke) - check specific unit requirements
• Certifications must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start date

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued Cath Lab scrubs
• Parking: No fee, parking pass provided at badge pickup; garages and lots available

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for facility to call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3
  • Background check must be run within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

• Education Verification:

  • Required; diploma or official transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending

• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification required showing active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs
  • License hits must be approved by facility

• References:

  • Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the same unit

• Work History Verification:

  • Last 3 clinical employers verified through a 3rd party vendor
  • Verification must start within 48 hours of signing contract

• Radiation Badge:

  • Required for Cath Lab RNs and Techs
  • Candidates cannot start without radiation badge; may orient but not work until received

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands without restrictions
• Respirator medical clearance required annually (RespSafety virtual questionnaire)
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titers or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete facility declination form

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, solid light background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including confidentiality, contractor forms, ID badge request, and job description acknowledgment prior to start

Additional Notes

• Local radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• All return-to-office (RTO) restrictions must be disclosed at submission and approved by facility
• Agency responsible for providing radiation badges and tracking reports
• Block scheduling accommodations require manager approval and depend on unit needs

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs who meet South Carolina licensure requirements and are comfortable with on-call and weekend responsibilities in a busy acute care hospital setting.