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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab) - Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Start Date: Approximately 2-3 weeks from offer

Job Description

• Work in a Cath Lab with 5 Cath Lab rooms plus a Hybrid OR.
• Preferred case experience includes:

  • Right and Left Heart Cath Diagnostic
  • PCI, Complex PCI, CTO
  • ASA, PFO/ASD, MitralClip, Watchman, PTMV, TAVR
  • Peripheral and Vascular procedures
• Scrub experience preferred.
• On-call required: 1-2 nights per week, one weekend in a six-week period, holiday call possible.
• No block schedule accommodation.
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience is NOT required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a South Carolina RN license or a multi-state/compact license at the start of the contract.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC only)
• Radiation badge must be provided by the agency before starting.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS for pediatric units, TNCC for trauma units, etc.).

Call & Scheduling

• On-call: 1-2 nights per week, one weekend every six weeks, possible holiday call.
• No block schedule accommodation.
• Local radius rule: 60 miles.

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams.
• Candidates unable to commit during hurricane season should avoid confirming assignments during this time.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form, E-Verify attestation).
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID.
• Social Security Card or SSN verification.
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts as placeholder if needed).
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search.
• NURSYS verification for licensure.
• Proof of 2 clinical references.
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps.
• Radiation badge required before starting (may take 5-7 days to process).
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• 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 history.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccination/booster documentation.
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption.
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start.

Additional Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
• Color blindness testing prior to start.
• Competency exam for assigned unit.
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., NIH Stroke, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM).

This position is ideal for RNs with Cath Lab experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina, with a supportive environment and clear compliance requirements.