Cardiology Registered Nurse
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology (Days)

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide specialized nursing care and support to patients recovering from cardiac events, focusing on improving cardiovascular health. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized rehabilitation plans and educate patients on lifestyle changes that promote heart health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver quality triage and patient care using strong assessment skills and point-of-care testing within the scope of nursing practice.
• Collaborate with clinicians to assess and establish care plans for complex patients, prioritizing patient and family needs.
• Manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions in a high-volume cardiology clinic setting.
• Manage patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices, including in-clinic and remote device interrogations.
• Assist with pre- and post-procedure care for device implantation, including patient preparation, wound care, and complication monitoring.
• Administer and manage cardiac medications (anticoagulants, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, diuretics) and provide patient education on medication adherence and side effects.
• Educate patients and families on cardiovascular disease management, device function, activity restrictions, and lifestyle modifications.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in both in-person and remote monitoring workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license active in Vermont or Compact state.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years recent outpatient cardiology nursing experience.
• Cardiac skills checklist from within the last year.
• Resume listing all departments worked.
• Two supervisory references from the last 2 years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac device management (CIEDs).
• Acute care nursing experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• The position is located in a rural area with limited housing and public transportation options; candidates should plan accordingly.
• On-call and holiday shifts may be required.
• Locals within 50 miles are accepted.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialized cardiology setting, providing comprehensive care to patients with complex cardiovascular needs.