Centennial Heart

The broader TriStar Centennial Medical Center campus runs 741 beds on 43 acres and includes a dedicated Heart & Vascular Center; the medical center was recognized as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026 by Healthgrades. Day to day, the Cardiac RN work is clinic-focused: professional nursing care for heart patients, with an expectation of advanced cardiac knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership inside a multidisciplinary team. If you are new to practice, the HCA Healthcare Nurse Residency Program lists monthly cohort starts through 2026 and describes a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents. Tuition assistance sits in the total rewards mix. Benefits called out for the system include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, an employee stock purchase plan at 10% off HCA stock, PTO, and fertility and adoption support. Chattanooga itself carries a cost of living roughly 8% below the national level, no state income tax, and compact-license access across Tennessee. One honest friction: reviews have pointed to high turnover, and at least one medical assistant described thin staffing and uncaring management—worth weighing beside the nurses who praise raises, benefits, and the workplace overall.

Multidisciplinary heart care with emphasis on technology, specialized training, and clinical expertise across the Centennial Heart & Vascular team.