Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Cath Lab RN Travel Contract

Location: Columbia, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week

Position Overview

• Specialty: Cath Lab RN
• Facility Type: Acute care hospital, 304 staffed beds
• Ratio: 1:1
• Shift: Rotating day shifts, 0700-1730 or 0930-2000. Staff stay until procedures are complete. Team members rotate shifts, but not day to day. Shifts are typically grouped by week for consistency.
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued Cath Lab scrubs
• Parking: No fee to park. Downtown parking requires a parking pass, which is distributed at badge pickup. Garage clearance is only for average SUV-sized trucks.

Scheduling and Call

• Weekend requirement: Yes
• On-call requirement: One weekend per month (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and one weekday call shift per week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs.
• Float scope: Does not float between service lines. Does not float to sister facilities.
• Block schedule: May be accommodated on request, with manager approval, depending on unit needs.
• Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Called-off hours can be broken down to add up to 1 shift.
• Locals: Local radius is a 60-mile rule. Locals are accepted case by case.
• Return-to-origin (RTO) costs: All RTO must be included at time of submission. Approval depends on facility needs.
• Hurricane season: Hurricane season runs June through November, with August and September as peak months. During this time, travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. If this is a concern, do not confirm a new or extended assignment during the season.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience (2 years of experience)
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year
• Electrophysiology Lab experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Health and Compliance

• Physical exam: Initial physical, with a statement of good health and clearance to work without restrictions. Updated annually.
• TB: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start. No instant tests.
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years of start or a declination. Hepatitis B, measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a positive titer, 2 vaccines, or a declination (for Hepatitis B). Low titers require 2 boosters 28 days apart.
• Flu vaccination (2026-27 season): Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required. Deadline is December 4, 2026. Failure to meet the deadline results in termination of the assignment.
• Respirator clearance: Annual medical clearance for respirator use, completed through a virtual questionnaire.

Onboarding

• Orientation modules: Must be completed before start, on a laptop or computer. Average time is about 2 hours. Travelers are sent home if modules are not complete on arrival.
• Badge photo: Color, passport-style, frontal view, solid lighter background, cropped from shoulders up. No sunglasses or hats.
• Forms: Employee information, confidentiality and security agreement, contractor forms, badge request, and job description sign-off, all completed before start.
• Time-sensitive form: The NetID form must be returned within 24-48 hours of signing, or start may be delayed.