Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

Sign‑On Bonus

Up to a $25,000 sign‑on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What You'll Do

• 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 resource utilization, including staffing, time, and supplies
• Comply with all 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 your expertise grows

What We're Looking For

• A compassionate, empathetic RN who values exceptional patient‑centered care
• An open‑minded, eager‑to‑learn nurse who thrives in a high‑acuity CVICU environment
• A strong team player who values communication, collaboration, and shared success
• A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards
• A flexible, accountable RN committed to excellence and continuous growth

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Licensure & Certifications

Minimum Required:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License

Preferred:

• CCRN certification
• Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‑Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable