Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Shift Options:

  • 5x8s, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • 4x10s, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: 1 to 2 weekends per month
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 1 to 2 weekends per month on call
• Floating: No floating between units or sister facilities
• Local Radius: Must live within 30 minutes of the facility to respond promptly when on call for STEMIs
• Locals Accepted: No

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology (EP)
  • Experience must include circulating in Cath Lab with PCI, Shockwave, CSI, Impella insertion, and Balloon Pump
• Licensure:

  • South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license must be active prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association only; RQI acceptable)
• Radiation Badge:

  • Required and must be provided by the agency (facility does NOT provide radiation badges)
• Preferred Experience:

  • Scrub, circulate, and monitor in all cases
  • Tilt table study, cardioversion, vascular experience (carotid and peripheral), PFA and Watchman experience
  • EP experience including monitoring, pacing, and burning

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements

Important Notes

• Travelers must be able to respond within 30 minutes when on call for STEMIs
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern

Facility & Work Environment

• Total staffed beds: 396
• Charting system: Epic, MAC Lab
• Scrubs: Hospital issued
• Parking: Free

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Annual background check including international searches
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator clearance annually for patient-facing staff
• Clinical references: 2 required
• Performance evaluation within 12 months of start
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting floor work

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed agreements including assignment acknowledgment, confidentiality, code of conduct, HR policy, system user agreement, and user access request
• Upload vaccination and flu documentation into facility system
• Facility-specific COVID exemption form if applicable

This position is ideal for Cath Lab RNs with at least 1 year of specialized experience who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a high-acuity cardiac environment.