Staff Nurse, RN – Cardiac Imaging

Mercy Health

. Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care according to Mercy standards, policies, and procedures .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesLead💰 $10,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient-centered nursing care, including assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized care plans. Proficient in operating cardiac imaging equipment and monitoring cardiac rhythms while ensuring compliance with safety practices and protocols.

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Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support CertificationIV Access SkillsHemodynamic Monitoring Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentIndividualized Care PlanningNursing InterventionsEmergency ResponseDocumentation AccuracyCardiac Imaging CoordinationTelemetry MonitoringPacemaker AssistanceCritical Care ExperienceEvidence-Based Practice

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPatient EducationTeam CoordinationDelegation SkillsSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Telemetry MonitorsHolter/Event MonitorsIV Infusion PumpsTreadmill Stress Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support CertificationIowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter TrainingIowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyAcute Care SettingCritical CareNursing PrinciplesEvidence-Based Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care according to Mercy standards, policies, and procedures
Assess patients and families and develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized plans of care
Communicate relevant clinical information during handoffs and with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Document nursing care accurately and in real time
Provide nursing interventions, respond to emergencies, and promote patient safety
Educate patients and families
Delegate and direct licensed and non-licensed personnel
Coordinate Cardiac Imaging procedures for staff, physicians, and patients
Operate or support ancillary equipment including treadmill stress systems, telemetry monitors, Holter/event monitors, and specialized IV infusion pumps
Monitor cardiac rhythms and implement appropriate interventions
Supervise stress testing independently or with ancillary staff
Assist with pacemaker changes for MRI, MRI stress testing, CT coverage, and TEE exams with sedation
Complete documentation and charge entry accurately and timely
Maintain current evidence-based practice, protocols, procedures, and safety practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or a compact state
Current certification in Basic Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training; certification must be submitted to Human Resources before start or transfer date
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or completion within 3 months of hire
Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures
Competency in unit-specific skills
Competent IV access skills
Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring
Ability to administer CPR
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 100 lbs for controlled falls; additional specified lifting and pushing/pulling requirements
Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred
Critical care experience preferred
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to $10,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants