Registered Nurse (RN), Diagnostic Cardiology

Registered Nurse – Diagnostic Cardiology

Shift: Day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care in a diagnostic cardiology setting. The RN will support cardiac testing procedures such as stress tests and nuclear imaging, ensuring safe and effective care in alignment with clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care following departmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-procedure assessments for patients undergoing cardiac tests (e.g., exercise stress, nuclear stress, stress echo, Dobutamine stress).
• Educate and prepare patients for stress testing, including obtaining medical history, informed consent, and explaining procedure risks.
• Monitor vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration, lung sounds) and establish IV access.
• Set up and oversee 12-lead EKG monitoring throughout procedures.
• Identify and interpret EKG rhythms and apply ACLS protocols if needed during adverse events or cardiac arrest.
• Recognize EKG abnormalities and termination criteria for testing based on medical status or patient response.
• Know when to terminate a test due to contraindications, positive findings, medical necessity, or patient intolerance.
• Perform general cardiology nursing duties outside of cardiac imaging procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• At least 1 year of recent experience managing acute injuries or illnesses (med/surg or OR preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain job stability (minimum 1 year at each prior hospital employer)
• Strong understanding of cardiac catheterization and diagnostic cardiology procedures
• Excellent communication, patient care, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in high-stress clinical environments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits Include:

• Paid sick and vacation time (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 30 days, starting the 1st of the following month)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance (eligible after 30 days)