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How much do cardiac rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cardiac rn in Athens, GA is $37.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.99 and $38.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cardiac Rn position, and why are they important?

A Cardiac RN needs strong clinical assessment skills, specialized knowledge of cardiac conditions, and a valid RN license—often with ACLS certification. Familiarity with advanced cardiac monitoring equipment, ECG interpretation, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is crucial. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help set top performers apart. These skills ensure safe, effective care for cardiac patients in high-stakes environments where rapid intervention can be life-saving.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Cardiac RN?

As a Cardiac RN, your daily responsibilities likely include monitoring patients with heart conditions, administering medications and IV therapies, performing cardiac assessments, and interpreting telemetry or EKG data. You’ll collaborate closely with cardiologists, other nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Cardiac RNs also play a key role in patient education, helping individuals and their families understand treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications. The work environment is often fast-paced and can include critical care or step-down units, requiring you to prioritize and respond quickly to changes in patient status.

How to make $150,000 as a nurse?

Cardiac RNs can earn $150,000 or more by gaining specialized certifications, working in high-paying settings such as intensive care units or cardiac catheterization labs, and accumulating several years of experience. Working overtime, taking on leadership roles, or pursuing advanced education like a master's degree can also increase earning potential.

What can a cardiac nurse do?

A cardiac nurse specializes in caring for patients with heart conditions, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with diagnostic tests like EKGs and stress tests. They also educate patients on managing their heart health and may work in hospitals, clinics, or cardiac rehabilitation centers, often requiring certification such as the Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

What is a Cardiac RN job?

A Cardiac RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for patients with heart conditions. They monitor vital signs, administer medications, assist with procedures, and educate patients on heart health. Cardiac RNs work in hospitals, clinics, and cardiac care units, collaborating with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals. Their goal is to manage and improve cardiovascular health, prevent complications, and support recovery.

How to make an extra 2000 a month as a nurse?

Cardiac RNs can increase their income by taking on per diem or agency shifts, which often pay higher rates, or by working overtime and weekend shifts. Gaining specialized certifications such as ACLS or BLS can also qualify them for higher-paying roles or additional responsibilities. Additionally, some nurses supplement their income through telehealth, teaching, or consulting in cardiac care.

How to make $300,000 as a nurse?

A cardiac RN can earn $300,000 by gaining specialized certifications, working overtime or in high-demand settings, and pursuing roles in critical care or travel nursing. Advanced skills, experience, and working in high-paying regions or institutions can also increase earning potential.
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Registered Nurse RN - Cardiology/Medical - Full Time Days

Registered Nurse RN - Cardiology/Medical - Full Time Days

Northeast Georgia Health System Inc

Braselton, GA

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Northeast Georgia Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 871 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Category:
Nursing - Registered Nurse
Work Shift/Schedule:
12 Hr Morning - Evening
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:
Department Overview
Braselton Medical/Cardiology is a 24- bed acute care unit. Adult patients with a variety of medical and cardiac diagnoses are admitted to this unit. The primary patient population includes but is not limited to:
  • Chest Pain
  • Pre and Post Cardiac Catheterization
  • Post Coronary Intervention without sheath in place
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Electrophysiology procedures
  • Pacemaker Insertion
  • General medical diagnosis
Why Us?
  • Competitive salary & benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available (over 50-mile radius)
We value your expertise and are here to support your success. Apply now and advance your nursing career with us!
Bonus and relocation terms apply.
Job Summary
Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership role and seeks mentoring in this process. Participates as a member on PNGC councils and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate. Actively participates on Unit Council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators, RN Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For the new graduate clinical RN: focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills and showing growth in ability to care for increasingly complex patients. Responsible for providing direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes. Requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional development tool.
Minimum Job Qualifications
  • Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
  • Educational Requirements: Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required
  • Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience - Demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
  • Other:
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Preferred Licensure or other certifications: BSN
  • Preferred Educational Requirements:
  • Preferred Experience:
  • Other:
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines
  • Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service
  • Effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence based practice
  • Demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports NGHS shared governance model
  • Basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
  • Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.
  • Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility
  • Leads interdisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum
  • Positively impacts the work environment by displaying respect for individuals and the organization
  • Exemplary Professional Practice
  • Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
  • Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization's professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family
  • Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice within specialty area
  • Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical and spiritual issues within the episode of care
  • Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team including physicians and advanced practice providers; incorporates Safety behavior and error prevention tools
  • Incorporates Sister Simone Roach's 7 Cs of Caring: Ctheory by incorporating the seven Cs of Caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity into daily work and practice
  • New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement
  • Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
  • Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice
  • Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
  • Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice
  • Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
  • Serves as a resource for students
  • Structural Empowerment
  • Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
  • Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, lateral violence, and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships
  • Demonstrating deep interdependence by valuing team member contributions, talents, and skills
  • Models safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship
  • Supports unit-based shared governance activities while on duty
  • Actively participates in unit-based selfcare activities.
  • Continually evaluate work processes with the goal of improvement, to achieve our strategic initiatives
  • Achieves and maintains de-escalation training certification as appropriate for work unit
  • Empirical Outcomes
  • Demonstrates competence in RN I performance expectations in addition to:
  • Supports in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
  • Supports unit-based activities aimed at the ownership improving the patient's experience, employee engagement, and/or nurse sensitive indicators on the unit with a focus on improvement
Physical Demands
  • Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
  • Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
  • Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time
  • Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time
  • Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time
  • Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time
  • Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Gainesville, GA, US

Year founded

1951

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