EP Lab Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: EP Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Shift end times may vary depending on procedure completion
• No on-call or weekend requirements
• No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Electrophysiology Lab experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Specialized Skills:

  • Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
  • Cardioversion
  • Circulate Procedures
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Monitoring procedural sedation

Experience & Travel Requirements

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Prior travel experience is not required

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute care hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued for EP Lab
• Parking: No fee; parking pass provided at badge pickup; garages available with average SUV clearance
• Local radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam within 90 days of start, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually via RespSafety virtual questionnaire
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not required; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Radiation badge process must be initiated prior to start; badge delivery may take 5-7 days
• Facility-specific documents to be completed prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, contractor forms, ID badge request, and job description acknowledgment
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge issuance

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 2 hours) prior to start is mandatory
• Fit testing for respirators will be conducted onsite during orientation

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; candidates should consider this before accepting new or extended assignments
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called-off hours can be combined to equal one shift
• Block scheduling accommodations possible with manager approval

This position offers a specialized opportunity for experienced EP Lab RNs seeking a travel contract in a well-equipped acute care setting with a supportive orientation and compliance process.