Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

About The Position

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The hospital has nearly 900 physicians on staff, a Level I Trauma Center, and serves more than 100,000 patients annually across Long Island’s south shore. Its nursing culture emphasizes evidence-based practice, continual learning, quality care, and a people-first approach. MICU nurses assess and monitor highly acute and critically ill patients, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction, and advocate for patients and loved ones through safety interventions, emotional support, and education.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or another critical care unit, such as SICU, ICU, CCU, or CTICU.
Experience reading cardiac monitors.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree; an associate degree will be considered if the candidate is enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
New York Registered Nurse (RN) license and registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for highly acute and critical patients.
Partner with an interdisciplinary team, including attending physicians, registered nurses, and ancillary staff, to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Advocate for patients and their loved ones through safety interventions, emotional support, and education.
Build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones.