EP Lab Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (EP Lab)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Nurse with emphasis on adult cardiovascular patient care
• Must have experience and familiarity with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in adult cardiovascular patient care

Licenses & Education

• RN license valid for Oregon and Washington
• BSN or higher degree required
• BLS certification required (AHA provider only)
• ACLS certification required (AHA provider only)
• PALS and NRP certifications preferred (AHA/AAP only)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct patient and family interviews to assess understanding of cardiac monitoring devices
• Independently perform CIED interrogation in outpatient settings
• Troubleshoot device function, settings, arrhythmia episodes, and interventions
• Collaborate with electrophysiology (EP) and multidisciplinary teams for patient care
• Analyze clinical data and document CIED management summaries and clinic notes
• Triage patient clinical concerns related to cardiac device care
• Educate patients and families on disease management and device follow-up
• Manage device alerts, advisories, and recalls in partnership with vendors and teams
• Proactively review patient schedules to optimize clinical workflow
• Assist with data collection for quality initiatives and national registries

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start (includes education and work history verification)
• National Sex Offender Search and other federal checks required within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam per Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immune titers or vaccines with declination if applicable
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
  • Varicella immune titer or vaccines with declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)

Additional Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (85% or higher)
• Stroke CEUs required for certain units (not specified if applicable here)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification if applicable

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific professional appearance policy and job description acknowledgment prior to start
• Completion of required online Compass modules before badge issuance (for RNs)
• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date (no planned unavailability without prior notice)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular outpatient setting with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on advanced cardiac device management and patient education.