University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)·Galveston, Texas
Independently assists in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and interventional procedures while managing emergency situations. Serves as a clinical resource for junior nurse clinicians and ensures patient care follows professional nursing standards.
Must be within 30 minutes of Hospital to meet call requirement.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: RN with critical care and/or Cath/EP experience, intermediate care experience or two years of clinical RN experience.
Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
Cardiovascular certification such as CVRN II or higher, CCRN, RCIS, RCES preferred, however, once hired certification is required upon completion of training.
JOB SUMMARY: Competent Clinician.
Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cardiac Cath Lab) and Electrophysiology Laboratory (EP Lab) procedures and equipment.
Independently assists in cardiac catheterization as well as electrophysiology, vascular and interventional procedures.
Competently performs emergency procedures associated with catheterization procedure.
Follows established standards and practices under the direction of a credentialed invasive cardiologist and electrophysiologist.
Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making.
Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided and able to manage unexpected or emergency situations.
Serves as a resource for Cath Lab - Nurse Clinician I or II.
Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise in the department.
Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Nursing Process and UTMB’s three domains for competency and advancement: Professional Practice, and Professional Performance.
Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Requires an RN license in Texas with experience in critical care, Cath/EP, or two years of clinical RN experience. Cardiovascular certifications such as CVRN II, CCRN, RCIS, or RCES are preferred and required upon completion of training.
Market context
In Texas, cardiac cath nurse clinician roles are typically competitive because employers look for RN licensure plus critical care or Cath/EP experience, and often prefer cardiovascular certifications such as CVRN II, CCRN, RCIS, or RCES. This role’s requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your Texas RN status and highlight any Cath/EP, ICU, or cardiovascular procedure experience in your application.
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