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Job Description
Job Description
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse-CTICU RN
POSITION TYPE : Registered Nurse (RN)
SPECIALTY UNIT : Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit - CTICU
SALARY RANGE : $ 116,000 to $151,000
Job Summary :
We are currently looking for an RN-CTICU nurse to be a part of our team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals at providing the very best care for our patients. Working in a highly technical, fast-paced Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit is one of the most challenging areas for a registered nurse. You will be dealing with patients that are critically ill or unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening diseases.
A Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Registered Nurse works in a highly specialized Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) catering to the needs of patients requiring constant monitoring and whose clinical conditions are considered critical.
The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse is adept at noting subtle hemodynamic changes that could lead to serious complications and providing immediate interventions as required.
The CTICU nurse is comfortable in operating and managing complex medical equipment such as ventilators and telemetry monitors and works closely with physicians.
Job Benefits : Competitive salary
Direct Deposit
401K
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
Employee discount program
Excellent room for growth and advancement
Requirements :
Active RN license within the State of practice.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing - BSN required.
BLS, ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required.
One (1) year of Acute Care experience required.
Experienced Cardiac Surgery ICU Registered Nurse preferred.
Experience with managing all invasive tubes, lines, drains and assist devices.
Experience with open chest codes.
Experience with hemodynamic instability.
Management of vasopressors and inotropes management.
Experience with ventilator management and intubated patients.
Salary : $116,000 - $151,000
