Baystate Health·Springfield, Massachusetts
The Registered Nurse will provide pre-procedural and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac, electrophysiology, and neurovascular procedures. They will work collaboratively in scrub, monitor, and circulator roles within a fast-paced, 20-bed unit.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Assessment and Evaluation (CARE) Unit Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Assessment and Evaluation (CARE) Unit at Baystate Medical Center, a Magnet® recognized hospital for Nursing Excellence.
Our state-of-the-art Cath Lab includes four cardiac catheterization labs and one neuro lab, supporting approximately 4,000 cardiac and neurovascular procedures annually.
Our nurses work collaboratively in scrub, monitor, and circulator roles with comprehensive orientation, experienced team support, and opportunities for professional growth.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: 20-bed unit providing pre-procedural care and post-procedural moderate sedation/anesthesia observation for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and neurovascular procedures.
Provides care for both outpatient and inpatient populations before and after procedures.
Dedicated room for Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) procedures.
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1, with staffing aligned with ASPAN standards and practice recommendations.
Fast-paced, collaborative environment requiring strong teamwork and communication.
Comprehensive, individualized orientation provided by experienced CARE Unit staff.
Current Massachusetts RN license Current American Heart Association BLS certification Minimum one year of RN experience required ADN required; BSN preferred Critical care or Cath Lab experience preferred SCHEDULE Full-Time: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Certification and continuing education reimbursement Nursing forgivable loan program 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Life insurance First time homebuyer program Free money coach advice from a certified professional Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate! All correspondence can be directed to: Kimberly Jeznach Healthcare Recruiter kimberly.jeznach@baystatehealth.org 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.
Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts RN license and American Heart Association BLS certification. A minimum of one year of RN experience is required, with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) as the minimum education level.
Market context
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