Registered Nurse - Cardiac Services / Tele RN | I4109

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Services / Tele RN

Compensation: $32 to $44 per hour

Position Purpose

The Cardiac Services RN provides patient care and monitoring for individuals undergoing diagnostic cardiac testing and related procedures. This role involves patient assessment, EKG monitoring, performance of noninvasive exercise tests, preparation of results, and patient education. As part of the resource pool, you will provide flexible coverage to support the Cardiac Services team and ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Minimum Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required; BSN preferred)

Experience

• Entry level applicants welcome
• 3 months to 1 year of experience preferred
• Previous experience in cardiac services, stress lab, telemetry, or critical care is a plus

Licenses / Certifications

• Active RN license in Wisconsin and/or Illinois (based on assignment)
• Current BLS certification (required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Current ACLS certification (required, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire)

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring
• Ability to recognize and respond promptly to cardiac changes or emergencies
• Strong technical skills in performing stress tests and other non-invasive diagnostics
• Effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Flexibility to adapt to varied scheduling and patient needs in a resource pool role

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after cardiac diagnostic testing
• Perform EKGs and non-invasive stress tests accurately and safely
• Administer medications and immunizations in accordance with policy and physician orders
• Educate patients on procedures, results, and follow-up care
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating diagnostic testing
• Receive and record provider orders specific to the department’s scope of services
• Support quality assurance and maintain accurate documentation
• Provide adaptable nursing support across Cardiac Services as scheduling needs arise