Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY, part of Catholic Health, seeks a CTICU RN to provide specialized care for post‑op cardiac patients.

You will recover, monitor, and manage care after open-heart surgery, collaborating with physicians, RNs and staff, and cross-training between CTICU and IMC to support patient outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in CCU/ICU/CTICU/CVICU or similar units, open-heart patients a plus.
• BSN degree; NY RN license and active registration.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred where possible.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer meds and document progress post open-heart surgery.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and satisfaction.
• Cross-train between CTICU and IMC to ensure flexible coverage.
• Advocate for patients and families with safety, empathy and education.

Skills

CTICU experience

ICU/CCU experience

Cardiac step-down

BSN

New York RN license

BLS

ACLS

CCRN preferred

Education

BSN degree

Associates degree (enrolled in BSN)

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that’s focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?

Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan University Hospital Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

Job Details

Our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) RN's

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for patients who have undergone open-heart surgery
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Cross-train between the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) and the Intermediate Care Unit
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What You'll Bring

• Passion for the CTICU
• 1+ years of experience in a Critical Care Unit (CCU, ICU, CTICU, CVICU, etc.), experience with open heart patients a plus
• 1+ years cardiac step-down experience
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred

Salary Range

USD $56.39 - USD $73.66 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.