Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Cath Lab RN

Employment type: Travel/Contract Location: Columbia, South Carolina Contract length: 13 weeks Hospital: Acute care hospital, 304 staffed beds Unit: Cath Lab Ratio: 1:1

Schedule and Call

• Shifts: Rotating 4x10-hour day shifts (0700-1730 or 0930-2000). Shifts may run later until procedures are complete. Shifts are grouped by week, so the same shift type is usually kept for a full week.
• Weekends: Required, per the call requirement below.
• On-call: Required. One weekend per month (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) plus one weekday call shift each week. Call requirements may change with staffing needs.
• Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Called-off hours can be broken into pieces that add up to 1 shift.
• Block schedule: Open to accommodating on request, with manager approval, depending on unit needs.
• Float scope: Does not float between service lines. Does not float to sister facilities.
• Local candidates: Accepted case-by-case within a 60-mile radius.
• RTO: All RTO must be included at the time of submission. Approval depends on facility needs.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred

• COVID vaccination records (highly preferred, not required; a declination form is accepted if vaccines cannot be provided)
• Copy of diploma or transcript showing area of study and degree awarded (highly preferred)

Pre-Start and Orientation

• All orientation modules must be completed before start, on a laptop or computer. Modules take about 2 hours on average. Travelers who have not completed them at orientation are sent home until finished.
• First Day Instructions are sent once the traveler is client-cleared.
• A RespSafety clearance is required annually for respirator use. Fit testing is done onsite during orientation.
• Hospital-issued scrubs are used for the Cath Lab.
• Parking is free with a parking pass issued at badge pickup. Garage clearance is only suitable for an average SUV or truck.

Hurricane Season

• During hurricane season (June through November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams.
• If this is a concern, do not confirm a new or extended assignment during that season.