Cardiac Care RN: Diagnostics & Recovery Expert

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Professional development

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Flexible positions

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks a compassionate RN skilled in cardiovascular diagnostic and recovery care for a dynamic, patient-focused team. You will support peri-procedural care, cardiovascular monitoring, and recovery, ensuring high-quality nursing practice in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include Louisiana RN licensure, ACLS within 12 months, and experience or training in ECG interpretation, arterial monitoring, and coordinated care planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current Louisiana RN licensure required
• ACLS certification (must be obtained within 1 year of hire)
• Knowledge of ECG rhythm interpretation and procedural sedation practices
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, procedural sedation, and cardiac monitoring.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Perform physical and psychosocial assessments; document findings and care plans in the medical record
• Evaluate patient readiness for and recovery from cardiovascular diagnostic procedures
• Monitor ECG rhythm strips and notify physicians of any changes; manage interventions per ACLS standards
• Set up and monitor patients during Cardioversion, applying electrodes and paddles correctly
• Administer and manage procedural sedation safely and effectively
• Provide individualized patient education and support throughout the care process
• Delegate care appropriately, ensuring oversight and accountability
• Participate in discharge planning and patient handoffs
• Document treatments, interventions, and outcomes thoroughly and promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Cardiovascular nursing

ECG interpretation

Procedural sedation

Cardiac monitoring

Arrhythmia intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks a compassionate RN skilled in cardiovascular diagnostic and recovery care for a dynamic, patient-focused team. You will support peri-procedural care, cardiovascular monitoring, and recovery, ensuring high-quality nursing practice in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include Louisiana RN licensure, ACLS within 12 months, and experience or training in ECG interpretation, arterial monitoring, and coordinated care planning with interdisciplinary teams.