Registered Nurse | RN - Cardiac Services (Stress Lab)

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Services (Stress Lab)Compensation: $32 to $47 per hour depending on years of experiencePosition PurposeThe Cardiac Services RN (Stress Lab) provides specialized care to patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac testing. This role involves patient assessment, monitoring during stress testing and EKG procedures, preparation and review of test results, and patient education. The nurse collaborates closely with physicians and cardiac technologists to ensure accurate testing and safe, high-quality care for patients with actual or suspected cardiac conditions.Minimum EducationAssociate Degree in Nursing (required; BSN preferred)Experience3 months to 1 year of relevant nursing experience preferredStress Lab, Cardiac Services, EKG, or telemetry experience strongly preferredCritical care or step-down experience is a plusLicenses / CertificationsActive RN license in Wisconsin and/or Illinois (based on assignment)Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (required, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire)Current ACLS certification (required, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire)Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge of cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and response to cardiac emergenciesProficiency in EKG interpretation and stress testing proceduresAbility to anticipate and respond to changes in patient condition during testingExcellent communication skills to educate patients and coordinate with providersStrong organizational skills for scheduling and managing diagnostic testingKey ResponsibilitiesProvide patient assessment and monitoring before, during, and after stress testing and other non-invasive cardiac proceduresPerform EKGs, stress tests, and other diagnostic cardiac assessmentsAdminister medications as appropriate and in accordance with physician orders and policiesRecognize abnormal cardiac findings and intervene promptly when necessaryEducate patients on procedures, results, and follow-up care instructionsSchedule and coordinate diagnostic testing as ordered by providersDocument patient assessments, test results, and interventions accurately and timelySupport the safe, efficient workflow of the Stress Lab and Cardiac Services unit