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RN Clinical Nurse - IR/Stress Test

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role covers interventional radiology and stress testing in Appleton. Tell me about your experience in each.

What they are checking: Their fit for two procedural areas so the team knows where training is needed.

Tell me about a time a procedure did not go as planned and how you supported the team.

What they are checking: Calm teamwork and adaptability when a case changes quickly.

What would you do

During a stress test, the patient develops chest pain and ST changes. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing ischemia, stopping the test and responding quickly with the provider.

How do you explain a procedure to a nervous patient who is unsure about going ahead?

What they are checking: Clear, honest education and knowing when to bring the physician back for consent questions.

How do you manage your day when the IR schedule and stress test schedule both run behind?

What they are checking: Prioritization and communication with patients and teams when two schedules compete.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a patient for an IR procedure.

What they are checking: Thorough pre-procedure checks, including labs, allergies, anticoagulants, consent and NPO status.

How do you monitor a patient during moderate sedation?

What they are checking: Safe sedation practice, including airway monitoring, capnography and knowing when to stop.

A patient has a contrast allergy and is scheduled for an IR procedure. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Knowledge of premedication protocols and communicating risk with the radiologist.

How do you watch for bleeding at an access site after a procedure?

What they are checking: Post-procedure monitoring that catches bleeding or hematoma early.

What are the main risks of pharmacologic stress agents, and how do you monitor for them?

What they are checking: Knowledge of agents like regadenoson and how to respond to side effects safely.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: SCHEDULE o Workdays: Mon - Fri o Work Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm o Call: 1 night per week o Weekend Call: Yes o Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every 5th Weekend/Holiday o Rotates between Neenah & Appleton Campus KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. • Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. • Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. • Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire. Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date Emergency Departments: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): • RNs with less than 1 year of ED experience upon hire must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter. • RNs with greater than 1 year ED experience must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (TCN): • RNs with less than 1 year of Pediatric ED experience upon hire must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter • RNs with greater than 1-year Pediatric ED experience must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, Cardiac Department: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire date OB Departments: • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah, OB ED Department: • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a labor and delivery nurse ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire date – *ThedaCare Medical Center- Shawano ONLY PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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