Q: What certifications are commonly held by coronay care unit nurses?

Coronary care unit nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification ( CV-BC ) or Cardiac Medicine Certification ( CMC ), among others.

Question 1

How much do staff Coronary Care Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, August 14th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Coronary Care Nurse is $35 per hour, but can pay up to $60 per hour.

Question 2

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 66 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, and up to $90 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 3

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 1,856 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,287 per hour on average, and up to $3,851 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 4

Where can I learn more about working as a Coronary Care Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Coronary Care Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 5

What is a Coronary Care Unit Nurse?

Accepted Answer

The coronary care unit, also known as the cardiac care unit, employs registered nurses with the critical care backgrounds. CCUs were originally designed to care for patients with acute heart attacks, but now they also provide critical care to patients with life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, and congestive heart failure. CCU nurses specialize in caring for patients with these and other serious heart conditions that require continuous monitoring and treatment.

Cardiac care nurses are in high demand because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. CCU nurses are among the most sought-after nursing professionals and deliver life-saving therapies that make a tremendous difference in their patients’ lives.

Question 6

What certifications are commonly held by coronay care unit nurses?

Accepted Answer

Coronary care unit nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) or Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC), among others.

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