Cardiology Stress Lab RN (Full-Time)

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Cardiology Stress Lab Nurse to care for adults and geriatric patients during stress tests and related cardiology procedures. You will monitor vital signs, assist with treatments, and ensure patient safety throughout the stress testing process.

The role requires GA RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BLS certification; a BSN degree is preferred, with 2 years of RN experience and optional advanced life-support credentials.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing degree

BLS certified

RN experience

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Cardiology Stress Lab Nurse specializes in the care and management of pre- and post non-invasive cardiology procedures of adult and geriatric patients. The nurse will also monitor and participate in treatments for patients undergoing stress tests, cardioversions and transesophogeal echocardiograms. Observes electrocardiograph for rhythm changes. Monitors blood pressure and observes for patient adverse reactions to procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
3. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.