Registered Nurse - Stress

Moheartcenter; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Macon, Georgia, is seeking a Stress/Diagnostic RN to lead non-invasive cardiac imaging tests. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety during stress tests, conducting emergency response, and educating patients about diagnostic procedures. Ideal candidates will have a Missouri RN license and at least 1 year of acute care experience, preferably in Cardiology or ICU. The position offers a challenging but rewarding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Missouri Registered Nurse license, and current CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience, preferably in Cardiology, ICU, or ER.
• Mastery of 12-lead EKG interpretation, IV initiation, and hemodynamic monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead treadmill and pharmacological stress tests, monitoring real-time 12-lead EKGs.
• Act as a first responder for life-threatening emergencies within the clinic.
• Manage telephone triage and coordinate patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency.

Skills

12-lead EKG interpretation

IV initiation

Patient triage

Education

Missouri Registered Nurse license

Tools

ACLS certification

CPR certification

Job description

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Stress/Diagnostic RN will serve as a clinical lead in the non‑invasive imaging suite. Responsible for the clinical integrity of cardiac stress testing (Nuclear and Echo), patient triage, and emergency response. Will collaborate with Nuclear Med Technologists and Cardiologists to provide high‑level diagnostic data while ensuring patient safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stress Test Oversight: Lead treadmill and pharmacological stress tests. Determine protocol appropriateness, monitor real‑time 12‑lead EKGs, identify arrhythmias, and execute medication or contrast injections (Definity/Lumason) at peak stress.
• Clinical Assessment: Perform comprehensive pre‑test assessments, including history review, IV access, and medication reconciliation.
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder for life‑threatening emergencies within the clinic; maintain the integrity of crash carts, ACLS drugs, and defibrillation equipment.
• Patient Education: Translate complex diagnostic procedures into understandable instructions for patients and families, ensuring informed consent and post‑procedure review and care compliance.
• Care Coordination: Manage telephone triage, review prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging, and coordinate patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance: Review orders and test appropriateness, adhere to radiation safety (ALARA) standards and maintain accurate CPT/ICD‑10 documentation for diagnostic reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Missouri Registered Nurse license, and current CPR and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications required.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience, preferably in Cardiology, ICU, or ER.
• Mastery of 12‑lead EKG interpretation, IV initiation, and hemodynamic monitoring.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for IV starts and equipment operation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and assist in patient positioning.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Outpatient clinic environment. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.