Imaging Registered Nurse

Cardiac Study Center / Pulse Heart Institute offers a collaborative, specialty-focused outpatient environment where you can deepen your expertise in cardiac imaging and stress testing.

About The Role

As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Imaging, you will play a critical role in supporting patients throughout their cardiac diagnostic journey. Working alongside providers and imaging specialists, you will support stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing, IV management, patient education, and clinical triage. This role blends hands-on nursing care, clinical decision-making, and patient education in a structured outpatient setting. You'll help ensure safe, efficient diagnostic testing while providing compassionate care to patients navigating cardiovascular concerns.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses with strong cardiac, ICU, PCU, ED, or diagnostic imaging backgrounds who enjoy autonomy, teamwork, and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer stress echocardiograms and nuclear stress tests
• Start and manage IVs and administer medications during procedures as needed
• Monitor patient safety and readiness during cardiac imaging procedures
• Triage abnormal test results and coordinate patient follow-up
• Educate patients on testing procedures and care expectations
• Provide compassionate support throughout the diagnostic process
• Communicate effectively with providers and multidisciplinary team members
• Document all care and communication in the electronic medical record system
• Collaborate with providers and imaging staff to support quality patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and policy implementation efforts

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Washington State RN license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cardiology, ICU, PCU, or Emergency Department settings
• 2+ years of experience in hospital or outpatient clinical environments
• Familiarity with EKG rhythm interpretation and cardiac stress testing protocols
• Strong critical thinking skills and comfort working independently

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits / 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition and certification reimbursement opportunities
• Supportive mentorship and career development

Pay

$43.00 – $63.03 per hour (depending on experience)

Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, certifications, and education, consistent with internal equity and pay transparency requirements.

$7,500 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts (4x10 schedule) with no weekends or holidays.

Work Environment

In-office outpatient cardiac imaging clinic located at 202 N Division Street Suite 201 Auburn, WA 98001. Occasional support at Auburn or Tacoma-area clinic locations may be needed based on patient scheduling.