RN - Cardiac Surgery Step Down – MGH
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, ICU Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
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The General Hospital Corporation
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Job SummaryJoin 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.
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.
- BSN strongly preferred
- One year of cardiac surgery nursing experience strongly preferred
- Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
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- Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
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.
Onsite
Work Location267 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours0
Employee TypePer Diem
Work ShiftRotating (United States of America)
Pay Range$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly
GradeGHCARN
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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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