To thrive as a Cardiac Rehab RN, you need expertise in cardiac care, patient assessment, and therapeutic exercise protocols, along with an active RN license and often ACLS certification. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, exercise equipment, and electronic health records is commonly required in this position. Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and teamwork skills help you support patient recovery and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital for delivering safe, effective rehabilitation and guiding patients through lifestyle changes after cardiac events.