Nuclear Medicine Registered Nurse

Citrus Cardiology Consultants, PLLC; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Citrus Cardiology Consultants, PLLC, in The Villages and Leesburg, seeks a Stress Monitor / RN to join our Nuc. Med./Stress Dept. You will monitor patients during cardiac stress tests, document findings, and support physicians and technologists in a busy cardiology practice.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida RN license with BLS and ACLS; cardiology experience and strong EKG interpretation are highly valued. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license required.
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• Experience in cardiology or stress testing preferred.
• Strong EKG interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for stress test, including consent and education.
• Monitor patients during cardiac stress tests.
• Recognize and respond to arrhythmias and abnormal vitals.
• Performs IV placement under supervision.
• Record and report EKG changes and vitals during testing.
• Set up 12-lead EKG monitoring for stress tests.
• Provide emergency response and life support if needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and diagnostic staff.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Cardiology experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

RN License in FL

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Stress Monitor / RN to join our Nuc. Med./Stress Dept. in The Villages & Leesburg. This role focuses on monitoring patients during cardiac stress testing, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation, and providing clinical support to physicians and technologists in our cardiology practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for stress test, including patient interviews, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient education related to risks and complications
• Monitor patients during cardiac stress tests (treadmill, pharmacologic stress, and other modalities).
• Recognize and respond to cardiac arrhythmias, abnormal vital signs, and patient distress.
• Performs IV placement and administration of medication under supervision.
• Accurately record and report EKG changes, blood pressure, and patient symptoms throughout testing
• Set up and monitor patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads.
• Provide emergency response and life support if necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and diagnostic technologists as part of the patient care team.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in accordance with practice and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license required.
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• Previous experience in cardiology, cardiac monitoring, or stress testing preferred.
• Strong EKG interpretation skills; must be proficient in reading EKG and have strong familiarity with abnormal EKGS
• Excellent communication, patient care, and teamwork abilities.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position (Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or major holidays).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• EKG Interpretation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• RN License in the state of FL (Required)