Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
About The Position
Join a collaborative and compassionate team in our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), where your expertise—and your heart—make a meaningful impact. We’re seeking an open‑minded, eager to‑learn Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care in a high‑acuity environment. As a Per Diem CVICU RN, you’ll care for a diverse and complex patient population, including those recovering from open‑heart, abdominal, and vascular surgeries, as well as patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, COPD, and more. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, UHS Wilson Medical Center Work Shift and Schedule: This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager. Compensation Range: $40.70 - $61.05 per hour, depending on experience This position is not eligible for benefits. ----- What You’ll Do Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit needs Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management Safely administer medications according to UHS policies Support effective resource utilization, including staffing, time, and supplies Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council, and improvement initiatives Contribute to peer review, evidence‑based practice, and quality improvement Provide support and guidance to new employees and students Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities when assigned Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as your expertise grows What We’re Looking For A compassionate, empathetic RN who values exceptional patient‑centered care An open‑minded, eager to‑learn nurse who thrives in a high‑acuity CVICU environment A strong team player who values communication, collaboration, and shared success A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards A flexible, accountable RN committed to excellence and continuous growth Education & Experience Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting Licensure & Certifications Minimum Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse License Preferred: CCRN certification Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) ----- About United Health Services United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us! United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ----- United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com. UHS proudly offers benefits to all full-time employees and part-time employees who are hired into a regular position of at least 24 hours per week (60% FTE). 💖 Make New Connections We believe that people—and the connections among them—must remain at the core of everything we do. Whether you're directly caring for patients, supporting our clinical operations, or working to ensure our administrative functions run effectively, your impact will be recognized and appreciated. 💡 Unlock Greater Opportunities Our commitment to you extends beyond a paycheck. We want you to thrive professionally and personally. Not only will you provide care and support for our patients, but you'll also be cared for, too. While many organizations make this claim, we back it up with action. We take workforce feedback seriously and we continually implement new education initiatives, compensation models, and recognition programs in service of our people. 🌟 Proud to be Team UHS Our footprint spans across every part of New York's Southern Tier. But we don't just serve our community, we're a part of it, too. We are volunteers, coaches, local leaders, parents or grandparents, and mentors. UHS team members can be found at almost every local walk, fundraiser, and sporting event. We promote wellness and health equity within and far beyond our walls.
Requirements
- A compassionate, empathetic RN who values exceptional patient‑centered care
- An open‑minded, eager to‑learn nurse who thrives in a high‑acuity CVICU environment
- A strong team player who values communication, collaboration, and shared success
- A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards
- A flexible, accountable RN committed to excellence and continuous growth
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
- CCRN certification
- Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients
- Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit needs
- Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management
- Safely administer medications according to UHS policies
- Support effective resource utilization, including staffing, time, and supplies
- Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies
- Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council, and improvement initiatives
- Contribute to peer review, evidence‑based practice, and quality improvement
- Provide support and guidance to new employees and students
- Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities when assigned
- Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training
- Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as your expertise grows
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
