EP Lab Registered Nurse
Safety Harbor, Florida
Mease Countryside Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – EP Lab

Location: Safety Harbor, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 07:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On-call Requirement: Yes, as needed
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending State License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: After first call off per pay period
• Block Schedule: To be discussed during interview if applicable

Specialty & Skills

• Strong experience with:

  • Cath Lab, EP Lab, Interventional cardiac cath lab
  • Cardiac cath procedures, EP studies and procedures
  • Diagnostic cath, pacemaker/defibrillator extraction/removal
  • Medications administration, IV therapy
• Certifications required/preferred:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
  • CCI RCES (preferred)
• Charting system: Cerner
• Dress code: Red top, black pants

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 615

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Active RN license for Florida (no pending licenses accepted)
  • Primary source verification of license required
  • NURSYS verification required for RN
  • BLS and ACLS current and valid
  • Other certifications as applicable (PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, mRS, CPI if applicable)
• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check within 1 year including 7 years of history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required
  • Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 6 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (or within 1 year if prior positive PPD)
  • Annual TB questionnaire required
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (titer or vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Drug testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement
  • COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80%+)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required)
  • Color blind testing (Relias)
• References & History:

  • Two professional references from past 2 years required
  • Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license required and must remain current throughout assignment
• Residency declaration form required for out-of-state compact license holders
• Photo for badge required prior to start (clear, professional, no filters)
• Completion of facility-specific online modules via BayCare Online Learning Center prior to start (4-8 hours, deadline Thursday before start)
• Compliance with BayCare Health MSP dress code and tobacco policy
• BayCare Health MSP AHCA privacy policy, affidavit, and demographic information sheet required for all clinical candidates

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position; first-time travelers are accepted

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in electrophysiology or cardiac cath lab settings, who is comfortable with on-call and weekend shifts, and meets all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements for Florida.