Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
About The Position
Join a collaborative and compassionate team in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) as a Registered Nurse. This role suits an open-minded, eager-to-learn nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment and is committed to exceptional, patient-centered care during overnight hours. The CVICU serves a diverse and complex patient population, including people recovering from open-heart, abdominal, and vascular surgeries, as well as patients with cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, COPD, and other serious conditions. The RN supports patients and families while working alongside a dedicated, team-focused group of professionals. The position offers multiple shifts. Compensation is $40.70–$61.05 per hour, depending on experience. Employees in regular positions with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours are eligible for benefits. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
- Compassionate and empathetic, with a commitment to exceptional patient-centered care.
- Open-minded and eager to learn in a high-acuity CVICU environment.
- Strong team player who values communication, collaboration, and shared success.
- Uphold the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards.
- Flexible and accountable, with a commitment to excellence and continuous growth.
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, such as ACLS, PALS, or 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 use of resources, including staffing, time, and supplies.
- Comply with 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 expertise grows.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, starting the first of the month after hire.
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- PTO accrual beginning on day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Access to financial advisors.
- Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
- Food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Clinical ladder and internal mobility opportunities.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
