Tidelands Health·Georgetown, South Carolina
The Cardiovascular RN provides direct nursing care to patients during cardiac stress testing, echocardiograms, and other cardiology procedures. They are responsible for monitoring patient status, interpreting data, and ensuring safety protocols are followed under the supervision of a cardiologist.
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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A Brief Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular is responsible for the provision of nursing services based on standards of care and professional nursing practice prescribed in nursing education, TH orientation and education as well as TH policy and protocol.
The Cardiovascular RN provides direct nursing care to both in and out-patients during cardiac stress testing, transesophageal echocardiograms, tilt table tests, electrical cardioversion, and other procedures performed in the Cardiology Service Line.
The Cardiovascular RN utilizes a high level of knowledge of cardiac or chemical stress testing and effectively communicates issues with physicians.
The RN will interpret data received before the procedure and use nursing judgment that is in line with safety protocols.
The Cardiac Nurse must be self-directed and act independently and intervene as appropriate to resolve issues.
The Cardiovascular RN is responsible for implementing the philosophy, objectives, standards of care, policies, and procedures of Cardiac Services under the supervision of the Cardiologist.
In addition, the nurse monitors on-going needs of patients to ensure efficient and effective access to services and apprises radiologists and supervisory personnel of patient(s) status; provides viable and innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/training, adheres to approved policy/procedures, represents the hospital in a professional manner, makes effective presentations.
The nurse proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
Attends hospital wide meetings to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines as they pertain to Cardiology Service Line, the nurse facilitates the guidance of individuals through the Cardiology Service Line to ensure they understand their procedures, treatment and immediate follow up care after procedure and completes other direct service RN duties as assigned.
Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Requires an ADN (BSN preferred) and a valid South Carolina RN license, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of two years of experience in a cardiac stress lab, critical care, or similar cardiovascular setting is required.
Market context
Registered Nurse roles in South Carolina are commonly driven by ongoing patient care needs across hospitals, clinics, and home health settings. This type of position is competitive because employers often look for an unrestricted RN license, CPR certification, and experience in home health or clinical care, while benefits such as PTO, holiday pay, 401(k), mileage reimbursement, and weekly pay can help distinguish offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your license, TB test, and experience match before applying.
