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Cardiac Pcu Rn Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Burlington, MA · On-site

$2.6K - $2.7K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline ...

Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Burlington, MA · On-site

$2.6K - $2.7K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline ...

RN - Progressive Care Unit

Burlington, MA · On-site

$2.6K - $2.7K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Contract - W2 Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Job Location: Burlington, Massachusetts Start Date: August 24, 2026 Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Facility: Estimated Pay: $2682.08 ...

Travel PCU RN

Burlington, MA · On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

Meda Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * ...

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What are the typical challenges faced by a Cardiac PCU RN, and how can they be managed?

Cardiac PCU RNs often encounter fast-paced environments, with rapidly changing patient conditions requiring quick critical thinking and strong assessment skills. Managing complex cardiac medications, interpreting telemetry, and responding to cardiac emergencies are common challenges. Effective time management, clear communication with interdisciplinary teams, and ongoing education help nurses adapt and provide the highest quality care. Support from experienced colleagues and unit-based learning opportunities also play a key role in overcoming these challenges.

What is a Cardiac PCU RN?

A Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (Cardiac PCU RN) is a specialized nurse who cares for patients with cardiac (heart-related) conditions who require close monitoring, but not intensive care. These nurses work in the progressive care unit (PCU), which is also known as step-down or intermediate care. They monitor vital signs, administer cardiac medications, assist with procedures, and educate patients and families about heart health. Cardiac PCU RNs play a critical role in supporting patients recovering from heart surgery, heart attacks, or those with chronic heart conditions. Their expertise helps ensure patients receive timely interventions and ongoing assessment during their recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cardiac PCU RN?

To thrive as a Cardiac PCU RN, you need strong cardiac nursing knowledge, advanced patient assessment skills, and an active RN license with relevant experience in progressive care or telemetry units. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring systems, EKG interpretation, and certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) are typically required. Excellent critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills help RNs manage complex cardiac patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential to ensure patient safety, prompt intervention, and optimal outcomes in the high-acuity cardiac progressive care environment.

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Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA • On-site

$39.50 - $52.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago


Baystate Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

669th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence is looking for inpatient Registered Nurses to join our team!

At Baystate Health, RN means more. It stands for our deep respect for nursing professional practice that is essential to our mission. It also stands for Baystate's many opportunities for growth and learning in the region's only academic medical center and within our community hospitals, and it stands for our commitment to taking care of all those in the community who need us

Mass Mutual 5 offers elbow-to-elbow support and comes fully equipped to help you do what YOU do best, provide for our patients!

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

  • The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is part of the Cardiac Interventional Unit, which is a 33-bed unit consisting of 12 Progressive Care Unit beds and 21 Acute Care beds.

  • This unit treats interventional cardiology patients with cases such as post-cardiac catheters, post-cardiac ablation, post-pacemakers, and patients coming from the EP lab.

  • This unit features a great, cohesive team with staff willing to help each other out.

SCHEDULE:

  • Per Diem

  • Location: Baystate Medical Center Springfield

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

  • Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.

  • Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience required.

  • Education: ADN required; BSN preferred.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve - apply today - YOU belong at Baystate!

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$41.82 - $54.06 - $66.30

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.


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