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: Four 10-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM), with variable end times depending on procedure completion
• On-call: No
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of Electrophysiology Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association

Experience & Travel Requirements

• First-time travelers are accepted
• No prior travel experience 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
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with appropriate follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Annual respirator medical clearance (RespSafety questionnaire)

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches if applicable
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Radiation badge ordering process must be initiated prior to start; badge delivery may take 5-7 days
• Photo for badge: passport-style, frontal view, solid light background, no hats or sunglasses

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific first day instructions and online modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation
• Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be completed before start, including confidentiality and contractor forms
• Physical assessment form required for sterile processing (if applicable)
• All certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of start date

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extended assignments during this period if this is a concern
• Facility may call off one shift every two weeks; called-off hours can be combined to equal one shift
• Block scheduling accommodations possible with manager approval based on unit needs

This position is ideal for experienced EP Lab RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care hospital in South Carolina, offering a stable day shift schedule and a supportive work environment.