Travel Nurse RN - Cardiology - $2,102 per week in Hermiston, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiology

Location: Hermiston, OR

Agency: Slate Healthcare

Pay: $2,102 per week

Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 6/8/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Slate Healthcare to find a qualified Cardiology RN in Hermiston, Oregon, 97838!

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 5 pm Definition of Registered Nurse Stress Technician provides skilled nursing support during cardiac and pulmonary stress testing procedures. This role combines patient care, clinical assessment, and technical operation of stress testing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate diagnostic testing. The RN Stress Technician functions under the supervision of cardiology providers and collaborates closely with the cardiopulmonary team.Essential Job Assessment & Care Perform pre-test nursing assessments to evaluate patient readiness for stress testing, including vital signs, history, and medication review. Identify contraindications to exercise or pharmacologic stress testing and escalate concerns to the supervising provider. Prepare patients for stress tests, including education on procedure, application of monitoring leads, and positioning. Monitor patients during testing, evaluating vital signs, ECG rhythm, oxygen saturation, and clinical condition. Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status, including initiating emergency interventions per protocol.Technical & Clinical Support Administer medications for pharmacologic stress testing according to facility protocols (if credentialed and allowed). Operate treadmill, bicycle, or pharmacologic stress testing systems and ECG monitoring equipment. Document test procedures, observations, and results accurately in the electronic medical record. Maintain testing equipment, troubleshoot minor issues, and report malfunctions promptly.Collaboration & Communication Communicate patient status, concerns, and test results effectively with cardiology providers, nurses, and the broader healthcare team. Assist in coordinating test schedules and ensuring smooth workflow in the department. Participate in quality improvement activities, staff training, and departmental meetings. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Agency nurses will be floated to other departments where they are qualified to perform patient care before core staff is floated. Performs other related duties as assigned.: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingPreferred: NALicenses/ certifications/ registrationsRequired: Oregon state RN license, BLS certification, ACLS certification. CRASE training. If travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period, CRASE training will be required.Preferred: NAExperienceRequired: NAPreferred: Experience with cardiac stress testing, ECG interpretation, or cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills.Physical physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.Working position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.
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