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How much do heart center jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for heart center in California is $26.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.59 and $33.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Heart Center?

A Heart Center is a specialized medical facility or department within a hospital that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart and cardiovascular diseases. These centers are staffed by cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide comprehensive cardiac care. Services typically include diagnostic testing, interventional procedures, surgery, rehabilitation, and preventive care for a range of heart conditions. Heart Centers often use advanced technology and coordinated care teams to deliver personalized treatment plans for each patient.

What can I expect when working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Heart Center?

Working in a Heart Center involves close collaboration with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals. You’ll participate in daily rounds, case discussions, and care planning sessions to ensure comprehensive patient treatment. Communication and teamwork are essential, as patients often require complex interventions that depend on seamless coordination. This environment also provides excellent opportunities for learning and professional growth, as you’ll be exposed to a wide range of cardiac conditions and advanced procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Heart Center nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heart Center nurse, you need extensive knowledge of cardiovascular care, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification, and a valid nursing license. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring systems, EHRs, and specialized equipment such as defibrillators is essential. Strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills in this environment. These skills are crucial for delivering effective, timely patient care and ensuring positive outcomes in high-stakes cardiac situations.

What is the difference between Heart Center vs Cardiovascular Technician?

AspectHeart CenterCardiovascular Technician
CredentialsVaries; often includes certifications like RCIS or ARDMSTypically requires certification such as RCIS or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHospitals, specialized clinics, heart centersHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics
Employer & IndustryHeart centers, hospitals, cardiology clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers
Job FocusComprehensive cardiac care, patient managementPerforming diagnostic tests like echocardiograms and EKGs

While both roles are involved in cardiac health, a Heart Center is a facility providing comprehensive cardiac services, whereas a Cardiovascular Technician is a professional performing diagnostic procedures within such facilities. The technician role is more focused on testing and diagnostics, often requiring similar certifications and working in similar environments.

Infographic showing various Heart Center job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,678 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Heart Center Clinic - Part Time

Valley Children's Healthcare

Madera, CA • On-site

$49.49 - $70.60/day

Part-time

Re-posted 12 hours ago


Valley Children's Hospital rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

750th of 1,065 rated hospitals


Job description

About Us:

Valley Children's Willson Heart Center delivers top-tier pediatric cardiac care in Central California within a family-centered setting. Our pediatric cardiologists employ advanced technology for heart disease and defects, covering congenital and acquired cardiovascular conditions. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Program, staffed by surgeons from Stanford University School of Medicine, is part of one of North America's largest pediatric cardiothoracic surgical heart programs.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care at The Willson Heart Center encompasses congenital heart disease and various defects. Our pediatric cardiology team tailors personalized treatment plans for a wide range of heart conditions, from common to rare and complex cases.

The professional team ensures continuous care throughout a child's journey. Collaborating with pediatric cardiologists, we provide board-certified, fellowship-trained clinical expertise and support staff for compassionate, expert care in various pediatric specialties.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Qualifications:


Education

  • Program Accredited nursing program (required)
  • Bachelors Degree Nursing (preferred)


Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
  • BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)


Work Experience

  • Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required)


Skills and Abilities

  • Bilingual Skills Preferred.


Additional Salary Range Details
The salary range listed reflects the RN II ladder level. The final salary range will be based on the RN ladder level into which the selected candidate is hired, as determined by qualifications, experience, and internal placement criteria.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$49.49 - $70.60

Workshift:

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

40

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

Daily Hours:

8

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.


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