JR89022 Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU/Cardiothoracic ICU, 36 Hours Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center provides expert, compassionate care to critically ill surgical patients in a 24-bed, high-acuity Level I Trauma Center. The SICU cares for a diverse population including general surgery, trauma, transplant, and cardiothoracic surgery patients. In this role, the RN delivers evidence‑based, patient‑centered care while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team to manage complex and rapidly changing clinical conditions. Nurses in this environment serve as clinical leaders, patient advocates, and key partners in coordinating advanced therapies and critical interventions. Lahey’s SICU offers a strong professional development pathway, supporting nurses who want to expand their skills, grow their critical care expertise, and advance their careers within a nationally recognized academic medical center. The unit is a 24‑bed, high‑acuity critical care unit specializing in General Surgery, Trauma, Transplant, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. As a Level I Trauma Center, the team collaborates closely with a broad multidisciplinary group to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. The SICU also cares for a wide range of acutely ill patients requiring advanced and complex therapies. Nurses are clinical experts dedicated to continuous learning, maintaining leading-edge knowledge, and utilizing the latest practices and technologies, committed to providing safe, compassionate, and exceptional care to patients and their families.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous of Nursing experience in acute care or sub-acute setting
Massachusetts registered Nurse license
BLS required
Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
Ability to follow verbal instructions
PC skills
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
ACLS certification preferred
Critical Care and Telemetry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide expert, compassionate care to critically ill surgical patients
Deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered care
Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to manage complex and rapidly changing clinical conditions
Serve as clinical leaders, patient advocates, and key partners in coordinating advanced therapies and critical interventions
Maintain leading-edge knowledge and utilize the latest practices and technologies
Provide safe, compassionate, and exceptional care to patients and their families