CTICU Nurse - Cardiac ICU, Growth & Benefits

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 161,495,000 - 221,610,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a CTICU RN to join our team. You will care for post-open-heart surgery patients and work with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

This role offers growth within a teaching hospital setting on Long Island. Qualified candidates have 1+ year CCU/ICU, NY RN license, BSN or active enrollment, and BLS/ACLS certification; CCRN is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a CCU/ICU/CTICU (CVICU or open-heart experience a plus).
• NY RN license and active BLS/ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program; new grads may enter residency.

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medications, document progress, and manage overall care for post-open-heart surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs and staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Cross-train between CTICU and Intermediate Care Unit to ensure flexible coverage.
• Advocate for patients and families with safety, education, and emotional support.

Skills

CTICU experience

Critical care

Cardiac care

Education

BSN or enrolled in BSN program

New York RN License

Tools

BLS

ACLS

CCRN (preferred)

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a CTICU RN to join our team. You will care for post-open-heart surgery patients and work with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

This role offers growth within a teaching hospital setting on Long Island. Qualified candidates have 1+ year CCU/ICU, NY RN license, BSN or active enrollment, and BLS/ACLS certification; CCRN is preferred.