Cardiac Stress Test Nurse – Non-Invasive

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is seeking a stress-testing nurse to deliver high‑quality cardiovascular care in the assigned unit. The role involves patient assessment, IV access, medication administration, continuous monitoring, and rapid emergency readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Michigan RN license, and ACLS within six months for critical care areas; PALS/NRP depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• ACLS required within six months for Critical Care, Emergency, Endoscopy, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, ICU and Step-Down; PALS/NRP depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment—performs focused pre‑test assessments including vitals, history and contraindications.
• IV access—starts and manages IV lines for pharmacologic agents and emergencies.
• Medication administration—safely administers medications and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Continuous monitoring—monitors ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and patient symptoms.
• Emergency readiness—recognizes arrhythmias and initiates ACLS protocols as needed.
• Patient education—explains the procedure, expectations and post‑test instructions.
• Documentation—records vitals, symptoms, meds and interventions in real time.
• Collaboration with providers—works with cardiologists, APPs and technologists to ensure safe testing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is seeking a stress-testing nurse to deliver high‑quality cardiovascular care in the assigned unit. The role involves patient assessment, IV access, medication administration, continuous monitoring, and rapid emergency readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Michigan RN license, and ACLS within six months for critical care areas; PALS/NRP depending on unit.