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Job Title: Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Critical Care (CTICU)
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Location: Utica, NY
Shift Details:
- Shift: Night
- Hours: 12-hour shifts
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced CTICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for critically ill cardiovascular patients. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including fresh hearts, and be comfortable in a high-acuity ICU environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide critical care to post-operative cardiac patients, including fresh open-heart cases
- Monitor and manage hemodynamic status and advanced cardiac support systems
- Administer medications, titrate drips, and respond to rapid changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons and intensivists
- Maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems
- Ensure adherence to ICU protocols and patient safety standards
Requirements:
- Active New York RN License required
- Minimum 2 years of CTICU experience required
- Experience with fresh hearts is mandatory
- Travel experience required
- Certifications required:
- AHA BLS
- AHA ACLS
- NIHSS
- EPIC EMR experience required
For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com