Cardiac Care RN — Flexible Hours & Growth

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Flexible positions

Paid time off

BRG Fit program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specialized in cardiovascular diagnostic and recovery care. You will coordinate and provide high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, sedation, and cardiac monitoring.

Requirements include Louisiana RN license, ACLS within 1 year of hire, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN licensure required.
• ACLS certification (must be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ECG rhythm interpretation and procedural sedation practices.

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

ECG rhythm interpretation

Cardiac monitoring

ACLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specialized in cardiovascular diagnostic and recovery care. You will coordinate and provide high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, sedation, and cardiac monitoring.

Requirements include Louisiana RN license, ACLS within 1 year of hire, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and 1 year of nursing experience preferred.