Outpatient Cardiology Device Management Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
Heart and Vascular Clinic

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Clinic Cardiology Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Columbia, Missouri

Job Type

• Travel/Contract assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday (5x8 hours)
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Rotating shifts, holiday work, and work during inclement weather required
• Must be able to take call, work assigned weekends, and at least 50% of holidays during contract

Job Description

• Independently interrogate patient cardiac devices during clinic hours
• Manage remote monitoring for selected patients, including vendor website and scheduling systems
• Contact patients via phone or portal; send correspondence for non-compliance
• Triage and assess critical symptoms or device-related issues; provide immediate intervention or escalate as needed
• Perform initial post-implant device interrogation during follow-up visits; educate patients on device function and remote monitoring schedule
• Reprogram devices as directed by electrophysiology physicians/care team
• Position requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in specialty (Cardiology/Device Management)
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)
• No local candidates within 50 miles accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC Provider card)
• ACLS certification required for this specialty
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start
• Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Background check: 7-year history within 60 days of start, including alias search, counties lived/worked/school, national criminal, sex offender, social security trace, and exclusions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• International background check if traveled outside the USA in last 7 years
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Caregiver Background Screening required within 60 days of start
• Negative drug screen (7 panel) within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, initiated within 48 hours of signing
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 models)
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccination within 10 years or approved exemption
  • Negative TB test (QGold, TSpot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if positive TB history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines, with at least 1 after 1980)
  • Varicella immunity (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive/reactive titer; boosters required if low titer; no declinations accepted for new candidates after 7/1/2023
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including confidentiality agreement, new hire packet, and employment eligibility certification within 60 days of start
• Resume must document at least 7 years of employment history with no gaps over 30 days; include education details

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to work full shifts at assigned location for entire contract duration
• Ability to work substantial portion of assigned shift, take call, weekends, and holidays as required
• Active role requiring physical activity and patient interaction

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient cardiology clinic focusing on cardiac device management and patient education within a supportive travel nursing environment.