Cath Lab RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Overview

Seeking an experienced Cath Lab RN with a minimum of 3 years of Cath Lab experience. Position is day shift (5x8 hours) from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, with call required.

Patient Diagnoses

• Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), STEMI, NSTEMI
• Electrophysiology (EP) devices and heart arrhythmias
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Unit Details

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

Special Equipment Experience

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (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 FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Subcontractors must complete background acknowledgement form prior to start
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Annual review and signature of dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Annual ethics and compliance policy review and acknowledgment

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 (3M 1860/1870+, Halyard Duckbill masks accepted)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Testing Requirements

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

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership
• Employment application required, including education verification
• Skills checklist required

Shift and Hours

• Day shift: Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM (40 hours/week)
• Call required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab RN travel contract position.