RN, Non-Invasive Cardiology

About the role

The Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN) performs and assists with cardiac stress testing, including exercise treadmill tests (ETTs) and pharmacologic stress tests, in support of nuclear cardiology examinations. This role requires advanced cardiac assessment skills, including rhythm interpretation, knowledge of cardiac physiology, and the ability to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate diagnostic results.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor exercise treadmill tests (ETTs) for nuclear stress testing and Stress Echo procedures in accordance with established protocols
• Prepare patients for nuclear cardiology stress exams, including patient education, assessment, chart review, and informed consent verification
• Administer and monitor pharmacologic stress agents (e.g., regadenoson, adenosine, dobutamine) per physician orders and protocol
• Continuously monitor ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and patient symptoms during stress testing
• Accurately recognize and interpret cardiac rhythms, ischemic changes, and abnormal responses to exercise or pharmacologic stress
• Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmia, chest pain, hypotension, or cardiac arrest
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, nuclear medicine technologists, and other healthcare staff
• Maintain and verify readiness of emergency equipment, including crash cart and defibrillator
• Provide post-test monitoring, patient education, and discharge instructions as appropriate

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of cardiac, critical care, or telemetry nursing experience required. Experience with ETTs, stress echo, nuclear stress testing, or non-invasive cardiology strongly preferred. Advanced ECG interpretation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
• Current RN license in the applicable state
• BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification (required)

Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and recognition of ischemic changes
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity situations calmly and effectively
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$39.27 - $94.69/Hourly

Schedule

Day (United States of America)