Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Overview

Seeking a skilled and experienced Cath Lab RN to join the team. This role involves working normal business hours with call requirements.

Schedule

• Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Call: One night per week and every 4th weekend (call specifics depend on skill set)

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cath Lab nursing

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• CCI RCIS certification preferred but not required

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: AMI, STEMI, NSTEMI, EP devices, heart arrhythmias, PAD, PVD
• Units:

  • Cath Lab (diagnostic, PCI - Level 2 lab)
  • EP Lab (device changeout, upgrades, ICD, pacer)
  • Vascular Angiogram
  • Interventional Radiology (simple procedures)

Special Equipment Experience

• Impella
• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
• Temporary pacer
• Shockwave
• DFR (Doppler Flow Reserve)
• IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound)
• FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve)

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be current within 1 year)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM monthly monitoring
• HHS/OIG monthly monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Transcript/Diploma verification
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start and updated annually; minimum passing score 76%)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application including education verification
• Skills checklist

Summary

This Cath Lab RN travel contract in Columbus, Ohio requires a minimum of 3 years Cath Lab experience, current RN licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications, and proficiency with EPIC. The role includes day shifts with call responsibilities and involves working with advanced cardiac and vascular equipment. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams are mandatory prior to start.