EP Lab | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Electrophysiology (EP) Lab | Wilmington, NC

Join a collaborative cardiac electrophysiology team as a Travel Registered Nurse supporting advanced EP procedures for adult and geriatric patients in Wilmington, North Carolina. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers hands-on experience in a high-acuity EP Lab with approximately 15 cases per day, including ablations, pacemaker procedures, lead extractions, and other innovative cardiac interventions.

Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this North Carolina travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant coastal community known for its historic riverfront, welcoming atmosphere, nearby beaches, and strong quality of life.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel RN contract
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 15 EP Lab cases
• Orientation: Approximately 30 hours
• Documentation Systems: Epic/Cupid and Cardio Lab systems
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Team members may be assigned first-late and second-late coverage to support case completion and patient transitions.
• Emergency Preparedness: Contract staff must be willing to participate in storm, hurricane, mass casualty, or disaster response coverage when needed.

Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience, including recent EP Lab experience
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in North Carolina or an active compact nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Demonstrated ability to administer and monitor conscious or procedural sedation
• Recent experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac mapping, ablations, pacemaker procedures, and cardioversion
• Experience with sterile technique, circulating, scrubbing, equipment setup, access-site preparation, and accurate patient monitoring
• Ability to use Epic/Cupid or comparable electronic documentation and cardiac laboratory systems
• CCI RCES or RCIS certification is valued
• Flexibility to float within or near the assigned service area as needed

EP Lab Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout electrophysiology procedures for adult and geriatric patients.
• Circulate and scrub for EP procedures while maintaining a sterile field and adhering to infection-prevention standards.
• Prepare patients and procedural access sites, perform EKG lead placement, establish and maintain IV access, and monitor patient status.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening arrhythmias, medication effects, and changes in patient condition.
• Support cardiac ablations, including VT, PVI, cardioversion, atrial flutter, and AV node procedures.
• Assist with ICD and pacemaker placement or exchanges, temporary pacemakers, lead extraction, laser-assisted procedures, and left atrial appendage closure.
• Support conduction studies, electrophysiology evaluations, arrhythmia induction, AICD insertion or programming, and cardiac mapping.
• Provide conscious sedation and continuous monitoring in accordance with applicable standards and protocols.
• Operate and assist with specialized equipment, including PFA, cryotherapy, ESI, IVUS, and cardiac laboratory technology.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team using structured handoff practices such as SBAR.
• Complete accurate documentation, maintain supplies, and help ensure efficient room turnover and patient transitions.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in the Electrophysiology Lab and take your next nursing assignment to Wilmington, North Carolina.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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