Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology Nurse - Cardiac

About the role

Department: 36376 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Radiology: Nurses

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 5 8-hour shifts. No weekends or holidays.

Pay Range

• $38.20 - $57.30
• 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

Ready to Take the Next Step

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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 and more

• 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

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.