CLINICAL NURSE

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

5h

About The Position

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Clinical Nurse for the Heart Center!
Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.
The Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center is actively seeking a Registered Nurse for a busy, fast-paced Nuclear Stress Test Site. This is an opportunity to join our team, which is a rapidly expanding practice located in Baltimore City with hub sites in the surrounding counties. We are looking for bright, organized individuals with discipline to follow instructions and clinical orders but who also have initiative. Candidates will perform a variety of duties in both the clinical and administrative areas.
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for performing and/or assisting in all clinical areas in the department. Responsibilities include performing stress tests - monitoring ECG's while patient exercises on the treadmill (or receiving pharmacological stress agents), recording vitals, and reporting symptoms to supervising physician.
The position uses special technology to create images or perform tests that help physicians diagnose medical conditions. This information can help determine which patients require more invasive medical procedures. Their duties include operating equipment to create diagnostic images; preparing patients for and monitoring them during cardiovascular medical procedures; analyzing and reviewing images and records.
Here is a summary of responsibilities/qualifications for the position
Certified cardiovascular technologist/technician
ACLS certification is required
Must be able to perform treadmill exercise stress testing typically utilizing the Bruce or modified Bruce or Naughton protocol
Must be familiar with indications and contraindications for stress testing
Have the physical stamina to work for long periods and to physically assist patients
Have the interpersonal and bedside manner skills to performs tasks effectively with emotional sensitivity to the stress and discomfort of patients
Communication skills to brief and interview patients, as well as communicate with physicians, technicians and other team members
Analytical skills and attention to follow precise diagnostic and procedural instructions as well as monitor/examine patients for diagnostic information
Prepare patients for procedures.

Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.

Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.

Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.

Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.

Ensure equipment is properly functioning.

Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Possess the technical skills to

Requirements

• Must possess high school diploma or GED
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully completed the State Board of Nursing Licensure Exam.
• Must be credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is applicable.
• Bruce Protocol and conducting stress tests: 1 year (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• BLS Certification
• Certified Cardiovascular technologist/technician (CCI)
• RN license with the state of Maryland
• CPR / BLS
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess skills in critical thinking and prioritization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Bruce Protocol and conducting stress tests: 1 year
• ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Performing stress tests - monitoring ECG's while patient exercises on the treadmill (or receiving pharmacological stress agents), recording vitals, and reporting symptoms to supervising physician.
• Operating equipment to create diagnostic images
• Preparing patients for and monitoring them during cardiovascular medical procedures
• Analyzing and reviewing images and records.
• Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED