Cardio - Pulmonary Rehab RN

Novant Health; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing resources

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. You’ll supervise, assess, and monitor patients during rehabilitation sessions, administer exercise therapy, and provide education to support safe, effective recovery.

You will coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team, recognize changes in condition, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree required; 4 Year/Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Three years in cardiovascular nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in appropriate state required.
• Knowledge of cardiac and respiratory care; ability to supervise exercise and modify prescriptions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions.
• Monitor patient responses to exercise therapy and provide education on recovery and wellness.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergencies.

Skills

Cardiac care

Respiratory care

Critical care

Patient education

Emergency response

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license in appropriate state

Job description

What We Offer

Calling All Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab RNs!

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. In this role, you’ll supervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, including exercise therapy and educational sessions. Nurses help coordinate patient care, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergency situations while promoting safe, effective recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity for an RN passionate about cardiovascular and pulmonary health, patient education, and improving quality of life.

What we offer:

• Tuition & Loan Support – Up to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs


• Inclusive Culture – Employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that foster connection, diversity, and belonging


• Wellbeing Focus – Access to mental, physical, and emotional health resources for a balanced lifestyle


• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive health insurance starting day one, plus additional perks and discounts


• Career Growth Opportunities – Clinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisors to help you advance

What You'll Do

• Supervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions.


• Monitor patient responses to exercise therapy and provide education on recovery and wellness.


• Coordinate patient care and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.


• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergency situations.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.


• Experience: Three years in cardiovascular nursing, preferred.


• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in appropriate state, required.


• Additional Skills (required): Practical and theoretical knowledge of all phases of routine and critical cardiac and respiratory care, with an emphasis on adult, chronic disease management. Abilities to perform decisively in critical situations and to incorporate many types of data. Has the knowledge, skills and ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Has the ability to supervise exercise, monitor patients during exercise, and modify exercise prescriptions for cardio-pulmonary patients, in conjunction with exercise physiologists. Has effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients, families, nurses, physicians and other department and hospital staff. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.