Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU

Pay or Shift Range $32 USD to $53 USD per hour. The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job‑related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria. Description Chesapeake Regional Healthcare started an open heart‑surgery program in the spring of 2024. Over the years, we have earned numerous accolades and accreditations for our existing interventional cardiology program. By expanding into open heart‑surgery, we have been able to provide a smart choice for life‑saving services to the communities of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is an 8‑bed unit housed within the Critical Care Tower. We use a universal bed model such that patients are admitted to their room after surgery and are discharged from the same room, which has proven to be excellent for patient and family experiences. We are seeking patient‑centered, innovative, experienced RNs with at least one year of intensive care experience. Please ask about commitment or relocation bonuses! Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, compassionate, clinically effective patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other care team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Education Required – Associates degree in Nursing (BSN preferred). Experience Required – At least one year cardiothoracic (CT) ICU experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or a compact state with current BLS and/or ACLS certification. Certification in a related specialty field preferred. Qualifications Patient‑centered, innovative Registered Nurse. At least one year of intensive care experience. One year of cardiothoracic ICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr UKG