42800 – Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU) (hiring now for Summer 2026 start) – Registered Nurse 1 or 2, Inpatient
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 & 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit offers a unique and exciting opportunity for new graduate nurses. Our team provides state of the art “Heart Care” to all of Upstate and the North Country. Our unit specializes in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices, high risk cardiac surgery, left ventricular assist devices as well as heart transplants. Nurses in the CICU are supported by 24/7 coverage of advanced practice providers creating a strong relationship with opportunities for developing critical thinking skills and autonomy. With our established Acute Shock program, nurses in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit are trained to manage patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices including Impella, Intra-Aortic balloon pump, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Nurses in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit have the unique opportunity of joining the Adult Critical Care Transport Team and Acute Shock Team. Our nurses are prepared to care for this highly specialized patient population through a one-of-a-kind orientation process proven to foster successful nurses. Our hospital has been recognized with the Center of Excellence Gold level for Excellence in Life Support for patients requiring ECMO by the national Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). Don’t miss the opportunity to be a member of this growing multidisciplinary team. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience.
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care.
- Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
