Outpatient Cardiac Device Clinic RN
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Clinic Cardiology - Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

This role requires experience and familiarity with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs). The RN will work in an outpatient cardiology clinic setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide care for patients with cardiac monitoring devices.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient and family interviews to assess understanding of cardiac device care.
• Independently perform CIED interrogation in the outpatient setting.
• Troubleshoot device function, settings, arrhythmia episodes, and interventions.
• Collaborate closely with the Electrophysiology (EP) team and other healthcare professionals.
• Analyze clinical data and document CIED management summaries, clinic notes, and correspondence.
• Triage patient clinical concerns related to cardiac device care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and device follow-up.
• Proactively manage patient schedules to optimize clinical workflow.
• Ensure resources are available to support patient care and procedures.
• Assist with data collection for device clinic charting, national registries, and quality initiatives.
• Manage device alerts, advisories, and recalls in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and vendors.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Requirements

Licensure & Education:

• RN license valid for Oregon and Washington.
• BSN or higher degree preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification (AHA provider only) required.
• PALS and NRP certifications preferred or required depending on patient population.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience with emphasis on adult cardiovascular patient care.
• Experience with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) is mandatory.

Prior Travel Experience:

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on the first day.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• National Sex Offender Search and other federal checks required within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start.
• Physical exam and fit mask testing required within 1 year prior to start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination.
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required.
• Employment application with at least 7 years of work history required.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required within 1 year of start.
• Facility-specific policies and professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Completion of required online training modules (Compass) prior to start.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA provider only)
• ACLS (AHA provider only)
• PALS (AHA provider only) – preferred
• NRP (AHA/AAP) – preferred
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 85% or higher)
• Color blindness testing (if applicable)
• Stroke CEUs for relevant units (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until their start date.
• Onsite fit testing for respirators is available if agency testing is not possible.
• Facility requires completion of specific orientation and training materials prior to badge issuance.
• Candidates must sign facility-specific attestations including coronavirus protocols and vaccine declination/waiver forms if applicable.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient cardiology setting with a focus on advanced cardiac device management and patient education. The role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.