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RN - Cardiac Surgery Step Down – MGH

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Massachusetts General Hospital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, ICU Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.72 - 105 USD Hourly USD 41.72 105.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Join Ellison 8, a specialized 36 bed cardiac surgical step down unit caring for adult patients recovering from some of the most advanced heart procedures available. This role offers experienced RNs the opportunity to care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, and congenital heart disease, following procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device (VAD) placement.

Nurses on Ellison 8 play a critical role in both recovery and education, partnering with patients and families to promote cardiac risk factor modification and support long term heart health in a highly collaborative, patient focused environment.

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
  • Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Qualifications
  • BSN strongly preferred
  • One year of cardiac surgery nursing experience strongly preferred
Education
  • Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  • No
Licenses and Credentials
  • Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
Experience
  • Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities
  • Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
  • Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade

GHCARN
055

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO

Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…

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