Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: EP Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Join a high-performing multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures in a nationally recognized Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This role involves working in a patient- and family-centered environment using advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques for structural heart interventions, advanced interventional procedures, and heart transplant services.

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening shifts
• 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• On-call with 30-minute response time on weeknights and weekends
• Flexibility required; may float to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of inpatient ICU-level nursing experience or prior cardiac cath lab nursing experience (preferred)
• Must have completed 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• ICU experience with adult populations
• Recent Cardiovascular Laboratory and/or Electrophysiology Laboratory nursing experience
• Moderate sedation experience required
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
• Epic electronic health record experience required (preferably within last 12 months)
• Ability to self-direct and organize varied workload
• Experience delivering patient care across adolescent through geriatric populations
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS & ACLS certification through American Heart Association only
• Telemetry test pass required before starting
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP)

Job Responsibilities

• Independently function as part of the Heart & Vascular Care Procedure Center team
• Patient assessment, medication administration, moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring
• Circulating and scrubbing during Electrophysiology (EP) and other invasive procedures
• Pre- and post-procedure patient assessment and teaching
• Support smooth and efficient patient flow for EP Lab procedures
• Participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Work alongside physicians, fellows, and researchers in an academic medical center

Facility Requirements

• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Floating to other units or locations may be required based on staffing needs

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening per standard requirements
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB testing and questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Other vaccines as required by department (e.g., Meningococcal for Microbiology)
• Telemetry competency exams (Adult and/or Pediatric) with remediation process if needed
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• References: 2 clinical references within last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist

Summary

This EP Lab Registered Nurse position is ideal for experienced ICU or cardiac cath lab nurses with strong cardiovascular and telemetry skills, moderate sedation experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, academic medical center environment. The role requires flexibility, advanced certifications, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation standards.