(RN) Registered Nurse - CVICU | Utica, New York

Take on a vital nursing role in a dynamic Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. This contract opportunity is suited for experienced Registered Nurses with a passion for high-acuity cardiac care and a strong background caring for fresh open-heart patients. Your clinical expertise will be instrumental in supporting cardiac surgery recoveries, managing patients with cardiogenic shock, and providing hands-on care in a focused 6-bed CTICU environment.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license and a minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU or CTICU nursing experience
• Proven experience managing postoperative fresh heart patients
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (all required)
• Proficiency using EPIC electronic medical records system
• Thorough understanding of advanced cardiovascular surgical procedures and post-op patient needs
• Must meet applicable compliance, including the 75-mile radius rule

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract assignment

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive critical care for cardiothoracic surgical patients, including those with cardiogenic shock and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
• Continuously assess patient status; anticipate and respond swiftly to evolving cardiac emergencies
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Safeguard patient safety and maintain documentation in EPIC
• Monitor and manage advanced life support equipment and invasive lines
• Educate families and support holistic recovery for each patient

Benefits:

• Work alongside subspecialty-trained cardiac intensivists and skilled RNs
• Exposure to the latest cardiac interventions and recovery protocols
• Opportunity to expand and deepen your cardiac intensive care expertise

Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today. Make a meaningful impact with critically ill cardiac patients in a specialized, high-acuity environment—your advanced nursing skills are in high demand!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.