EP Lab Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

Job Opportunity: EP Lab Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (Monday-Friday, 07:00-17:30)
• Call: 1 week every 2 months
• Start Date: ASAP preferred
• Unit: Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
• Special Procedures:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Pacemaker/Defibrillator lead extraction/removal
  • Arrhythmia Induction
  • Baseline Measurements
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac Mapping
  • Cardioversion
  • Conduction Studies
  • Insertion/Programming of AICDs
  • Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure
  • Pacemaker Insertion

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Electrophysiology (EP) Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving required)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific Ohio codes
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment)

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start, updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement annually
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification for RNs
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background acknowledgement and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Fingerprinting results must be submitted according to facility-specific instructions
• Facility may allow renewal of ACLS and BLS certifications onsite
• Drug screen and background checks are not required to be updated annually unless there is a break in employment over 30 days
• COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required

This position offers a specialized opportunity in cardiac electrophysiology nursing with a structured 4x10 day shift schedule and a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.