EP Lab Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse – EP Lab

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

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (30 hours per week)
• Option for 4x10 schedule with a 4th shift in the Cath Lab on Tuesdays (if Cath Lab experience)
• Shift hours: Day shift, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio (State or Compact RN license)
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required
• Willing to consider candidates with adult-only experience
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor/manager reference (Charge RN acceptable as one reference)
• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications (no nicknames)
• Ohio Driver’s License address must be outside 60 miles of the facility to avoid being considered local

Certifications (Must be current and AHA-approved)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – if applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – if applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked)
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if needed
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry searches within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start; must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start, including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, fentanyl, and others
• Education transcript/diploma if in-house verification is incomplete by due date

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (candidates sign Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical copy)
• N95 fit testing within 1 year of start; annual update required
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last 12 months (PPD or IGRA acceptable); additional requirements if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire and facility-specific TB form required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B: declination, completed 3-vaccine series, or positive titer required
• Varicella immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Seasonal flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season
• Tdap waiver and flu exemption forms required if applicable

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Employment application or resume required
• Infection Control Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Fingerprint screening questions must be completed prior to start
• Fit test proof of appointment required if testing onsite

Notes

• Candidates undergoing a name change must provide proof and receive approval
• Legal name on all documents must match exactly (including middle name if applicable)
• Screenshots or photos of certifications and compliance documents are not accepted
• Background check and license hits must be reviewed and approved by compliance team before submission to facility
• Candidates with a 30-day or longer break between assignments, specialty/unit changes, or agency flips may require updated background checks, drug screens, and TB tests

This position offers a specialized travel nursing opportunity in an EP Lab setting with a flexible schedule option for those with Cath Lab experience. Compliance with detailed credentialing, background, and health requirements is mandatory.