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Southcoast Health System

RN CV Stepdown

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What they do

A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.

$102,654 / year median in Massachusetts

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

RN CV Stepdown Southcoast Health System $42.37 - $77.81 / hr tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan United States, Massachusetts, Fall River 363 Highland Avenue (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026 Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN for the CV Stepdown unit

Hours:

36hrs

Shift:

Night shift, 7:15pm - 7:15am with weekend and holiday rotation

Location:

Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA Exciting opportunity in this 20 bed cardiac step down unit. We work side by side with the cardiothoracic surgical team. This dynamic team cares for pre and post open heart surgical patients as well as other structural heart cases. We are very unique providing high quality care to our cardiac patients. The team focuses on teamwork and collaboration among all disciplines. A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

•Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

•Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.

Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

Three (3) months experience is preferred.

Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the

COVID 19

virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation:

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Benefits

  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings