Non-Invasive Cardiac Stress Test Nurse

mclarenhlth; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Stress-Testing Nurse to join the Cardio Non-Invasive department. You will provide direct nursing care for diagnostic stress testing in a day shift (7:00am-3:30pm) with 80 biweekly hours.

Responsibilities include pre-test assessments, IV start, stress-agent administration, continuous monitoring, emergency readiness, patient education, and real-time documentation. Collaboration with cardiology staff is essential for safe, accurate testing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS required within six months of hire for Critical Care/ Emergency/ Endoscopy/ Cardiac Cath Lab/ Cardiac Rehab/ ICU/ Step-Down/Telemetry floats.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment prior to tests including vitals, symptoms, history, medications, and contraindications.
• Start and manage IV lines for stress agents and emergency medications.
• Safely administer stress agents and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and patient symptoms continuously.
• Recognize arrhythmias or ischemic changes and initiate ACLS if needed.
• Explain the procedure, expectations, and post-test instructions to patients.
• Document vitals, symptoms, medications, and interventions in real time.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, APPs, and technologists for safe testing.

Skills

Patient assessment

IV access

Medication administration

Monitoring

Emergency readiness

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

ECG monitoring equipment

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Stress-Testing Nurse to join the Cardio Non-Invasive department. You will provide direct nursing care for diagnostic stress testing in a day shift (7:00am-3:30pm) with 80 biweekly hours.

Responsibilities include pre-test assessments, IV start, stress-agent administration, continuous monitoring, emergency readiness, patient education, and real-time documentation. Collaboration with cardiology staff is essential for safe, accurate testing.