CTICU Nurse - Open-Heart Care, Cross-Train & Growth

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Nurse in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY. You will recover, monitor, and manage post-op care for open-heart patients, working with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Requirements include 1+ year CCU/ICU experience, 1+ year cardiac step-down, NY RN license, and BLS/ACLS; CCRN preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in CCU/ICU/CTICU (or CVICU).
• 1+ years cardiac step-down experience.
• New York RN license & registration.
• BLS and ACLS required; CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, and document care for post-open heart surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and staff to optimize outcomes.
• Cross-train between CTICU and Intermediate Care Unit.
• Support patients and families with safety, education and compassion.

Skills

Critical Care Unit experience

Open heart patient experience

Cardiac step-down experience

NY RN license

Education

BSN degree

Associates degree considered if enrolled in BSN

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking a Nurse in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY. You will recover, monitor, and manage post-op care for open-heart patients, working with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Requirements include 1+ year CCU/ICU experience, 1+ year cardiac step-down, NY RN license, and BLS/ACLS; CCRN preferred.