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How much do electroconvulsive therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for electroconvulsive therapy in the United States is $29.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) nurse or technician, and why are they important?

To thrive in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), you need a strong background in psychiatric and medical nursing or allied health, with relevant licensure or certification such as RN, LPN, or psychiatric technician credentials. Familiarity with ECT equipment, patient monitoring systems, and emergency protocols is essential for safe and effective treatment. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial for supporting patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure patient safety, treatment efficacy, and compassionate care in a specialized clinical environment.

What is the difference between Electroconvulsive Therapy vs Psychiatric Nurse?

AspectElectroconvulsive TherapyPsychiatric Nurse
CredentialsMedical degree, psychiatric training, anesthesia certificationRegistered Nurse (RN), psychiatric specialization, licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, psychiatric clinics, specialized treatment centersHospitals, mental health facilities, community clinics
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, psychiatric hospitalsHealthcare facilities, mental health organizations

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure performed by trained physicians, often in hospital settings, to treat severe mental health conditions. Psychiatric nurses support patient care, administer medications, and assist during procedures like ECT. While both roles are vital in mental health treatment, ECT involves medical expertise and specialized equipment, whereas psychiatric nursing focuses on patient support and care management.

What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most commonly used to treat severe depression, bipolar disorder, and certain other mental health conditions when other treatments have not been effective. During ECT, small electric currents are passed through the brain while the patient is under general anesthesia, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. This procedure can result in significant improvements in mood and mental health for some individuals. ECT is generally considered safe and is performed under the supervision of trained medical professionals. While it may cause some side effects, such as temporary memory loss, many patients experience substantial relief from their symptoms.

What are the typical responsibilities of an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) nurse during a treatment session?

An ECT nurse plays a critical role in supporting both patients and the medical team throughout the ECT procedure. Responsibilities typically include preparing patients for treatment, conducting pre-procedure assessments, ensuring accurate documentation, monitoring vital signs before, during, and after the procedure, and providing post-treatment care and reassurance. ECT nurses collaborate closely with psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, and other nursing staff to maintain patient safety and comfort, making strong communication and assessment skills essential for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Electroconvulsive Therapy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,491 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

RN Electroconvulsive Therapy

CommonSpirit Health

Omaha, NE • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


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Job description

RN Electroconvulsive Therapy

As a ECT Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Assessment - Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including: psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors
  • Plan – Sets measurable and achievable short and long term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team.
  • Implement – Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning. The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation. Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed.
  • Evaluate – Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress towards identified healthcare consumer goals. Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer's record.

We are offering a $3,750 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) require

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you. Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful RN Electroconvulsive Therapy at CHI Health Immanuel?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver
Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards.

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