Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology Nurse - Cardiac

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Radiology/Cardiac CTA. The role focuses on high-acuity imaging care, coordinating patient care through the nursing process, and collaboration with radiology andCardiology teams.

Experience in cardiac care and ability to start IVs and monitor vitals are essential. The position emphasizes a strong team culture, ongoing learning, and delivering safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced setting at the Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center in

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in area of specialty is preferred.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Strongly Preferred: ACLS, PALS. Cardiac experience, rhythm interpretation, strong assessment skills, strong IV placement skills/ Ultrasound Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice.
• Educate patients about scans, medications, and prep requirements; start IVs and monitor vital signs; administer medications per protocol; coordinate with Cardiology.

Skills

Cardiac experience

Rhythm interpretation

IV placement skills

Ultrasound guidance

Strong assessment skills

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology Nurse - Cardiac (CTA)

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Radiology Nursing at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where nurses play a vital role in advanced imaging and interventional procedures. Our team supports a wide range of modalities including CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostics, and Interventional Radiology, often working closely with trauma and stroke patients. Nurses here are highly skilled, adaptable, and integral to delivering safe, compassionate care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. We take pride in our culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning—making this a truly rewarding place to grow your career. This position is located in the Cancer Center. They will not be working anywhere else in Radiology. Possible expansion into inpatient role/ workups. Will be working closely with CT.

We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in area of specialty is preferred.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Strongly Preferred: ACLS, PALS. Cardiac experience, rhythm interpretation, strong assessment skills, strong IV placement skills/ Ultrasound Guidance.

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
• This specific role consists of but is not limited to: working patients up. (Any previous cardiac history, contrast allergies, reason for scan, previous medication administration). Educating patient about scan and the reasoning behind medications being administered. Starting IV's (gauge based off what scan is being completed). Taking vital signs. Administering betablockers (PO,IV) and Nitroglycerin per protocol. Communication with Cardiology. Ability to multitask multiple patients. Phone calls to prep patients 3 days in advance of upcoming scan and how to prepare for scan

About This Location:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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