EP Lab Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an EP Lab position requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in electrophysiology procedures including ablations, pacemaker insertions, and lead extractions.

Details

• EP Lab setting within a hospital environment
• Average daily census of approximately 15 cases
• Procedures include ablations (VT, PVI, CV, A-Flutter, AV Node), ICD/Pacer placement and exchanges, laser lead extraction, and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO)
• Special equipment includes PFA, Cryo, ESI, IVUS, and Cardio Lab
• EMR/documentation systems: Epic (Cupid module), Cardio Lab, Pyxis, and SBAR communication protocol
• Schedule: 4x10-hour day shifts, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Rotating late team assignments — at least one '1st Late' and one '2nd Late' per week; travelers may receive additional late assignments to fill scheduling needs
• Local candidates are accepted within 50 miles of the facility at a reduced rate

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required; license may be pending at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Proficiency in EP lab skills including cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, arrhythmia induction, dysrhythmia interpretation, conduction studies, and electrophysiology evaluation
• Experience with pacemaker insertion/programming, AICD insertion/programming, temporary pacemaker, Watchman/LAA closure, and laser-assisted procedures
• Ability to scrub and circulate procedures, maintain sterile field, and perform sterile technique
• Comfort providing conscious sedation during procedures
• Skills in EKG lead placement, access site prep, accurate monitoring, equipment setup, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Two manager/supervisor professional references from within the past 12 months highly preferred; references required prior to start

Additional Information

• 30-hour unit orientation provided; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person); modules must also be completed annually
• Scrubs are provided
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; requests exceeding 7 days require facility approval; RTO cannot be worked out on-site after booking
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employee of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; prior employment history should be disclosed
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and could be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Travel pairs are permitted; each must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply