EP Lab Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: North Carolina
• City: Wilmington
• Facility: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Shift: 4x10, 0730-1800
• Average Daily Census: 15 cases
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Ablations: VT, PVI, CV, A-Flutter, AV Node
  • ICD/Pacer Placement and exchanges
  • Laser Lead Extraction
  • Lead extraction
  • LAAO

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years
• Traveler Experience: Unit accepts 1st time travelers
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Skills:

  • Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Laser Assisted Procedures
  • Permanent Pacemaker Insertion (PPI)
  • Scrub Procedures
  • Temporary Pacemaker
  • Watchman
  • Stocks supplies
  • Arrhythmia Induction
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac Mapping
  • Circulate Procedures
  • Conduction Studies
  • Electrophysiology Evaluation
  • Insertion/Programming of AICDs
  • Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure
  • Pacemaker Insertion
  • Accurate monitoring
  • Equipment set up
  • Perform EKG lead placement
  • Prep access site
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Room circulator
  • Scrub - maintain sterile field
  • Sterile Technique

Certifications Required

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS - Basic Life Support

Additional Information

• Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team.
• Contract staff may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters.
• Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract may occur, and contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.

Unit Systems

• Medication, Documentation, Communication:

  • Pyxis
  • Cupid: EPIC & Cardio Lab
  • SBAR

Orientation

• Unit Orientation: 30 hours
• Scrubs: Provided

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• Fit Testing: Required for clinical positions.
• TB Testing: Required within 1 year of start.
• Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccination required by 10/31/24.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for Per Diem candidates.

Background Checks

• Criminal check required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification required for highest degree earned.

References

• 2 professional references required for travel positions within three years of start.

This job opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on electrophysiology and cardiac care.