Registered Nurse - CVICU (Cardiovascular ICU) in Utica, NY

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Registered Nurse Opportunity

Exciting opportunity available for an experienced Registered Nurse skilled in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care. This role is ideal for compassionate professionals ready to provide expert care to critically ill cardiac patients. You will work in a high-acuity environment, supporting individuals following CV surgeries, with diagnoses such as cardiogenic shock and abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs.

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract position
• 75-mile radius rule applies

Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Cardiothoracic ICU
• Hands-on experience caring for fresh heart surgical patients is essential
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Comfort and proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records
• A proven track record working in a fast-paced, critical care setting

Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized, evidence-based care to post-operative CV surgery patients in a 6-bed CTICU
• Monitor and manage complex cardiac conditions including cardiogenic shock and AAA
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Accurately document clinical information using EPIC
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the recovery process
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary rounds and communicate effectively with all care team members

Within this dynamic setting, your expert clinical judgment and advanced cardiac care knowledge will make a difference for critically ill patients and their loved ones.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care in a specialized cardiac ICU, apply now to advance your nursing career in a supportive and challenging environment.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.