Nuclear Medicine - Registered Nurse

Citrus Cardiology Consultants, P.L.L.C.; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Citrus Cardiology Consultants, P.L.L.C. seeks a Stress Monitor / RN to join the Nuc. Med./Stress Dept.

in The Villages & Leesburg. The 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. You will prepare patients, monitor during treadmill and pharmacologic tests, respond to arrhythmias, perform IV placement, record vitals and EKG changes, and

Qualifications

• RN license in FL is required.
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• EKG interpretation: 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for stress tests with interviews, consent, and education.
• Monitor patients during treadmill and pharmacologic stress tests.
• Recognize and respond to arrhythmias and abnormal vitals.
• Perform IV placement and administer meds under supervision.
• Record EKG changes, blood pressure and symptoms accurately.
• Set up 12-lead EKG testing and monitor leads.
• Provide emergency response and life support if needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and technologists.
• Maintain compliant medical documentation.

Job description

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:

• 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

• 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)