Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology

The Electrophysiology Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures. This role requires in-depth cardiac knowledge, critical thinking, and technical proficiency in assisting physicians during complex cardiac procedures such as ablations, pacemaker/ICD implantations, and other rhythm-related interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for electrophysiology studies, ablations, and device implantations.
• Monitor and assess patients during procedures, including sedation, hemodynamic stability, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Assist physicians with sterile procedures, including catheter insertions and mapping systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot EP-specific equipment and devices.
• Document all procedural details accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols in the EP lab.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure education and care to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and other team members to ensure high-quality patient care and procedure efficiency.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 year of recent critical care or cardiac nursing experience
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, electrophysiology concepts, and arrhythmias
• Ability to interpret EKGs and cardiac rhythms in real-time

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Previous experience in Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Familiarity with 3D mapping systems (e.g., CARTO, EnSite) and EP equipment
• Experience with conscious sedation and procedural monitoring

• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – preferred