Electrophysiology Lab Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (EP Lab RN)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: EP Lab Registered Nurse
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (Day)
  • 4 shifts of 10 hours
• Additional: Three days of late case coverage per week
• Float Requirement: None
• Unit Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Parking: On campus, no shuttle needed after evening shifts
• Facility requires all employees to have the Flu vaccine

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • DC RN License required prior to start date (pending license accepted at time of application)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years experience with telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Proficient with Cardio Lab, Medconnect, Zoll, and Life Pak equipment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Federal, Statewide, County searches as applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if history of positive TB
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity documentation (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use during patient encounters
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), includes multiple substances; must be updated annually
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, passing score 80%+
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year, updated annually, passing score 80%+ with 100% on lethal rhythms section
  • Med Surg/Telemetry competency exam required for MedSurg and MS/Tele RNs
  • Color Blind testing (online or in-person) required
• Other:

  • I9/E-Verify attestation required upon hire
  • Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function
  • Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
  • Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
  • Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Certifications & Training

• ACLS and BLS required
• PALS required only for RN/LPNs working in ED or Pediatrics (not required for this position)
• NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications as required by unit (not specifically required for EP Lab RN)
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date

Additional Notes

• Facility requires flu vaccination for all employees
• Parking is on campus, no shuttle service needed after evening shifts
• Candidates must complete facility-specific onboarding modules
• Drug screen and background checks must be current and compliant with facility policies
• EKG remediation courses and retesting may be required if competency exam standards are not met

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiac lab equipment, seeking a travel contract in Washington, DC with a reputable healthcare system.