Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to join its EKG/cardiac monitoring team at a facility that has earned national recognition for cardiovascular excellence — including Healthgrades' #1 ranking in Cardiology in Massachusetts and designation as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in both 2023 and 2024. This is a direct patient care role within a hospital that has served central Massachusetts for more than 125 years and holds Blue Distinction Center designations in Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and Knee and Hip Replacement. Nurses here work alongside subspecialists in a technology-forward environment that includes CyberKnife Radiosurgery, robotically assisted surgery, and minimally invasive computer-assisted joint replacement programs.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- EKG/cardiac monitoring role embedded within a nationally ranked cardiovascular program — top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention per Healthgrades 2023 and 2024
- Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, reflecting high-volume, high-acuity cardiac patient population
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program offering a specialized, individualized approach to heart health recovery
- Access to advanced procedural technology including CyberKnife Radiosurgery and robotically assisted surgical platforms — the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer both
- RN assumes per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of direct clinical care for assigned patients
- Responsible for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting staff
- Practice guided by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols
- Accountable to CNO structure for quality, safety, and appropriate resource utilization
- HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) participation required during emergency and disaster events
- Regional referral catchment serving Worcester and surrounding central Massachusetts communities
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing required
- Active Massachusetts RN license (or eligibility to obtain) required; must meet all state law and regulatory requirements for practice
- Current CPR certification required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing preferred
About the Community
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, offering an urban lifestyle with significantly lower cost of living than Boston — located just 45 miles to the east via I-90. The city supports a vibrant arts and dining scene, multiple colleges and universities, strong public and private school options, and easy access to New England's outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, and lake country. For clinicians seeking the professional depth of a major academic medical market without the cost and congestion of a metro core, Worcester is a compelling base.