Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Cath Lab Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Charleston, South Carolina

Job Details

• Position: Cath Lab Registered Nurse
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week
• Cath Lab Rooms: 5 plus Hybrid OR
• Call Requirements: On-call 1-2 nights per week, one weekend in a six-week period, holiday call possible
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 60 miles radius (rate adjusted accordingly)
• Start Date: Approximately 2-3 weeks from offer

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cath Lab setting, supporting a variety of cardiac procedures including:

  • Right and Left Heart Catheterization (Diagnostic)
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Complex PCI, Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
  • ASA, PFO/ASD closures, MitralClip, Watchman device placement
  • Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Valve (PTMV), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Peripheral and vascular interventions
• Preferred experience with scrub techniques in Cath Lab procedures
• Note: During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification pending
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers check (for sub vendors)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if prior positive test
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season, August 1 - March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test prior to start
• General competency exam required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) before starting orientation
• Upload a clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire) by Wednesday prior to start

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge processing may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start patient care without it
• All licensure and certification documents must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start
• All required documents and certifications must be uploaded and approved prior to start
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions apply and must be disclosed at submission

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab RN travel contract opportunity in Charleston, SC.