Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit

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

Job summary

GoodSamaritan University Hospital is seeking a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) RN to provide high‑level care for open-heart surgery patients on a teaching hospital campus that is part of Catholic Health Services of Long Island.

You will collaborate with physicians, RNs and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes, cross-train between CTICU and IMC, and advocate for patients and families through safety, education and emotional support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in CCU/ICU/CTICU (critical care)
• BSN required or enrolling in BSN program
• New York RN license and registration
• BLS and ACLS required; CCRN preferred

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for patients who have undergone open-heart surgery
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Cross-train between CTICU and Intermediate Care Unit
• Advocate for patients and support their families through safety, education and emotional care

Skills

CTICU care

Critical Care experience

RN License

BLS

ACLS

CCRN preferred

Education

BSN degree

Associates degree considered if enrolled in BSN

Job description

Overview

GoodSamaritan 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 forpatients 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 forthe CTICU
  • 1+ years of experienceina 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.