Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: EP Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Call: 1 week every 2 months
• Start Date: ASAP preferred
• Unit: Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
• Special Procedures:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Pacemaker/Defibrillator lead extraction/removal
  • Arrhythmia Induction
  • Baseline Measurements
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac Mapping
  • Cardioversion
  • Conduction Studies
  • Insertion/Programming of AICDs
  • Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure
  • Pacemaker Insertion

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Electrophysiology Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide check
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving required)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific Ohio codes
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Professional references: 2 required, including at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit mask test annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Background and compliance training including fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate (updated annually)
• License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Confidential fraud, waste, and abuse reporting form required
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Fingerprinting results must be submitted with all pages included for adjudication if there are any hits
• Facility may allow renewal of ACLS and BLS certifications onsite

This position offers a specialized opportunity in cardiac electrophysiology nursing with a structured 4x10 day shift schedule and a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.