Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IR RN) - South Carolina, Columbia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (IR RN)
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM), Monday through Friday
  • Rotating day off
  • Call required about every 10th weekend and approximately 2 weeknights every 6 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience expected (default to higher if specified elsewhere)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA, RQI, or ARC only; must be instructor-led (no online-only courses); valid through at least 30 days after start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required for this role; AHA or ARC only; valid through at least 30 days after start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Required if working in pediatric or ER units; AHA or ARC only; valid through at least 30 days after start date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Required for NICU and pediatrics as applicable; AHA only; valid through at least 30 days after start date
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required for ER and Pediatric ER; certification must be current and valid through assignment
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): AWHONN required as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI): Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs; must be valid for entire assignment
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually for ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, MS/Telemetry, Stepdown, ER, Pediatric ER, PCU, PACU, Observation Unit, LTACH, IR, and Endoscopy units; valid through at least 30 days after start date
• State RN License: Primary source verification required; license must be valid with no pending actions and not expire within 30 days of start date
• NURSYS Verification: Must show all licenses and authorization to work in South Carolina; verification within 30 days of start date
• Other Certifications:

  • STABLE (for L&D and NICU RNs)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) for ER and Pediatric ER (may be deferred if new to Prisma under 1 year)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue or equivalent for applicable units
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs in certain units (Telemetry, Critical Care, MS/Tele, PACU, Cath Lab, Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, ER)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA, OSHA/TJC training)
  • IV Certification (for LVN/LPN if applicable)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background Check:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start date required
  • Must include SS trace, all aliases, state and county searches for all states/counties lived or worked in last 7 years
  • Federal searches (HHS/OIG, EPLS/GSA/SAM) required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
  • FACIS Level 3 search required
  • International searches if candidate lived/worked outside US in last 7 years
  • Fingerprinting required if no 12-month residency proof (specific to certain states like WV)
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified; diplomas not accepted as placeholders
• Physical Exam: Physician’s statement within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands; required if gap of 30+ days between contracts
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for clinical and non-clinical in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (True 2-step PPD, QF Gold, or Tspot)
  • Annual TB Questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; second vaccine can be pending if collected within 28 days of first
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; second vaccine can be pending if collected within 28 days of first
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required by deadlines (not required for 100% remote candidates)

Orientation & Training

• Online Orientation Modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment; required before start; includes Prisma CORES I, II, and III
• Pre-Assignment Testing: Must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login; includes medication and EKG/arrhythmia tests; two attempts allowed
• Badge Photo: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements required prior to start
• Floating Policy: Must be signed by all clinical candidates; expires annually
• Contractor Acknowledgment: Must be signed within 24 hours of contract signing; expires annually

Work Environment & Additional Info

• Shift Details: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, Monday-Friday, with rotating day off
• Call: Weekday and weekend call required approximately every 10th weekend and 2 weeknights every 6 weeks
• Facility: Latex-free environment
• Fit Mask: Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation (3M N95 masks commonly used)

This position requires a comprehensive set of certifications, background checks, and health documentation to ensure compliance with facility and regulatory standards. Candidates should be prepared for a structured onboarding process including mandatory online modules and pre-assignment testing.