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Centstone HC

Registered Nurse (PCU)

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$1.7K - $1.9K/wk

Registered Nurse (PCU) Location: Zanesville, Ohio Pay Rate: $1700 To 1908/Week Contract: 13 Weeks ... The ideal candidate will have strong experience caring for open-heart recovery patients, telemetry ...

Conflux Systems

MT - CVICU RN - Nights

Great Falls, MT · On-site

Recent Open Heart Recovery Nurse Experience Required. Trained to take care of immediate post operative open heart patient required- first day. **Hospital with 36 licensed Inpatient Beds and 10 ICU ...

Conflux Systems

MT - CVICU RN - Nights

Great Falls, MT · On-site

Recent Open Heart Recovery Nurse Experience Required. Trained to take care of immediate post operative open heart patient required- first day. **Hospital with 36 licensed Inpatient Beds and 10 ICU ...

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How much do open heart recovery nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for open heart recovery nurse in the United States is $24.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Open Heart Recovery Nurse vs Cardiac Step-down Nurse?

AspectOpen Heart Recovery NurseCardiac Step-down Nurse
CertificationsRN license, ACLS, BLS, post-op cardiac care trainingRN license, ACLS, BLS, cardiac care experience
Work EnvironmentPost-surgical cardiac units, ICU settingsCardiac step-down units, telemetry units
Employer & IndustryHospitals, cardiac surgery centersHospitals, specialized cardiac units
Common Search IntentPost-op cardiac care, recovery nursingCardiac patient monitoring, intermediate care

Open Heart Recovery Nurses focus on caring for patients immediately after cardiac surgery, primarily in ICU settings, requiring specialized post-op training. Cardiac Step-down Nurses provide intermediate care for cardiac patients transitioning from ICU, with overlapping skills but different work environments. Both roles are vital in cardiac care teams and share similar certifications, but differ in patient acuity and setting.

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Infographic showing various Open Heart Recovery Nurse job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,616 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Open Heart Recovery Registered Nurse Part Time Nights

Louisville, KY • On-site

Baptist Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Job Description:

Part Time 24 weekly hours, Nights - two 12 hour shifts 7P-7A

Sign On Bonus eligible for experienced Cardiac or Open Heart Nurses!

About the Unit:

Cardiovascular Recovery, also known as Open Heart Recovery or CVR, is a six bed unit offering intensive recovery rooms and critical care services to the immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patient.

Job Duties:

The open heart recovery nurse recovers patients post operatively. The nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the critical cardiac patient. The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Cardiac nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The cardiac nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient's cardiac journey.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

  • Active Kentucky RN License

  • BCLS Required

  • ACLS Required

  • Previous experience in open heart recovery, critical care or equivalent experience is desired

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Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

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