Travel Nurse RN - Cardiology
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stress Testing | Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Cardiac Stress Testing position. The selected candidate will provide nursing care and clinical support for inpatient and outpatient cardiac diagnostic procedures, including exercise stress tests, stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing, and tilt table testing.

The RN will be responsible for patient preparation, monitoring, medication administration, recognizing cardiac abnormalities, responding to emergencies, and assisting with pacemaker clinic operations.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and monitoring during inpatient and outpatient cardiac stress testing procedures.
• Assist with exercise treadmill stress tests using Bruce, Modified Bruce, and other established protocols.
• Support stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing, and tilt table testing.
• Administer pharmacological stress agents, including Dobutamine, Regadenoson, and Dipyridamole, as ordered.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient responses throughout procedures.
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and recognize cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Identify contraindications to stress testing and recognize indications for terminating procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and activate Rapid Response or Code Teams when necessary.
• Administer emergency medications and assist with airway management when needed.
• Start peripheral IVs and assist with pre-procedure preparation.
• Provide post-procedure monitoring, conscious sedation recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Assist with pacemaker clinic activities and follow-up patient communication.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Cardiac Stress Testing, Cardiology Diagnostics, or Non-Invasive Cardiology