Registered Nurse, Cardiac Sonography

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for their Cardiology department. This role involves providing comprehensive RN support for both outpatient and inpatient procedures, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and patient-centered care. Candidates should have prior cardiac experience and a strong commitment to safety and quality initiatives.

The compensation ranges from $38.20 to $57.30 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, along with the commitment to maintaining licensure and certification.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact license required.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Engage in professional governance and quality initiatives.
• Monitor patient conditions and adjust care plans.
• Uphold a culture of safety and accurate EHR documentation.
• Administer medications and therapies according to protocols.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking

Time management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Proficiency in operating computer functions

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Department

36928 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiology Nuclear Stress

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekdays, M-F, 8A-5P

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi‑state compact and/or single‑state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., e‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms, etc.) relevant to clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department‑specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Telehealth/Virtual Practice Note

Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

Benefits Eligibility Note

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Core Role Details

Our non‑invasive Diagnostic Cardiology team provides comprehensive RN support for both outpatient and inpatient procedures, including stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic), CPET, nuclear stress, stress echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), tilt table testing, and IV management for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). The role requires prior cardiac experience and involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient‑centered care across the continuum. Team members work Monday–Friday schedules with a rotating Saturday morning on‑call commitment (approximately once per month), supporting our alignment with Advocate Health’s mission to deliver exceptional, compassionate care.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program