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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab/EP

Austin, TX · On-site

$2K - $3K/wk

A CONTRACT RN specializing in Electrophysiology (EP) Lab is needed for a 13-week assignment at a busy hospital facility. The role involves supporting advanced cardiac procedures in a fast-paced ...

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How to make $300,000 a year as a nurse?

To earn $300,000 annually as an EP Lab RN, you typically need extensive experience, specialized certifications such as ACLS and electrophysiology training, and often work in high-paying regions or institutions. Working overtime, taking on leadership roles, or specializing in complex procedures can also increase earning potential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EP Lab RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EP Lab RN, you need a strong background in cardiac care, electrophysiology procedures, and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), often supported by an active RN license and relevant certifications. Familiarity with specialized equipment such as electrophysiology mapping systems, ablation devices, and cardiac monitors is crucial. Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe, effective patient care during complex cardiac procedures and contribute to positive patient outcomes in high-stakes environments.

What is the difference between Ep Lab Rn vs Echocardiography Technician?

AspectEp Lab RnEchocardiography Technician
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, specialized training in electrophysiologyRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Work EnvironmentElectrophysiology labs, hospitals, clinicsCardiology labs, hospitals, outpatient clinics
Job FocusMonitoring and treating cardiac arrhythmias, assisting in EP proceduresPerforming and analyzing echocardiograms to assess heart function

While both roles work within cardiology settings, Ep Lab Rns focus on electrophysiology procedures and arrhythmia management, requiring RN licensure and specialized EP training. Echocardiography Technicians primarily perform ultrasound imaging of the heart, often with different certifications. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges Ep Lab RNs face during electrophysiology procedures and how can they be addressed?

Ep Lab RNs often encounter challenges such as managing complex patient cases with arrhythmias, adapting to rapidly changing situations during procedures, and maintaining effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. Staying organized and up-to-date on the latest electrophysiology technologies helps address these challenges. Building strong collaboration with physicians, technologists, and anesthesia providers is crucial for patient safety and procedural success. Continuous learning and participation in training sessions also empower Ep Lab RNs to handle high-stress or emergent situations confidently.

What are Ep Lab RNs?

EP Lab RNs, or Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who assist in procedures related to the electrical activity of the heart. They work alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals to monitor patients, administer medications, and ensure patient safety during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures, such as ablations and pacemaker implantations. EP Lab RNs require advanced knowledge of cardiac care, electrophysiology, and the use of specialized equipment. Their role is vital in providing high-quality care and supporting positive patient outcomes in the EP lab setting.
What cities in Texas are hiring for Ep Lab Rn jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Ep Lab Rn job openings:
Infographic showing various Ep Lab Rn job openings in Texas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 49% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Registered Nurse EP Lab

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


St. David's HealthCare rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!  

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse Ep Lab. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for identifying patient needs and priorities for care through assessment and planning that is consistent with the patient’s expectation of treatment. You will admit and assess patients, provide medication administration, circulate and scrub diagnostic and interventional cases and procedures, and provide direct and indirect patient care. You will also order supplies, maintain inventory, and support process improvement within the Cardiology department.

* You will manage patients with suspected or documented history of cardiac disease undergoing diagnostic or interventional procedures

* You will complete and document a patient assessment, and reassess patient condition as needed

* You will administer medications, including monitoring and documenting response

* You will monitor the patient’s overall status pre, during, and post-procedure

* You will communicate patient changes to physician

* You will manage patients with potentially life-threatening dysrhythmia or hemodynamic change through physician’s orders by using medication and emergency equipment

* You will explain procedures to patient’s and assess their understanding

* You will safely defibrillate, cardiovert, and pace using pacer-defibrillator

* You will schedule procedures, including entering reservations

* You will maintain narcotic counts on a daily basis

What qualifications you will need:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree
  • 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

  • Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Ep Lab opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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