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Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU

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Rochester General Hospital

Rochester, New York

You'll care for critically ill cardiac patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a high-acuity CTICU, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Rochester General Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Oct 5

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Shift and hours
Nights, every other weekend and every other holiday NIGHTS, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) · Hospital provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill cardiac patientsCritically ill cardiac patients
License
RN licenseRN license in New York State
Term
Permanent Full-Time (36 hours per week)Full-time

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in New York State RN License in New York State Check your license
Certification
BLS certification Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Education
Diploma or associate's degree in nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required
Experience
1-2 years of direct cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac unit or cardiac-focused setting, or ICU experience Must have 1-2 years of direct cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac unit or cardiac-focused setting OR ICU experience.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
At least 6 months RN experience At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Rochester staff RN payRochester staff RN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $40/hr, across 53 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay is set by experience, qualifications, specialty and contracts Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Benefits

  • CEU Allowance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Patient and family teaching and emotional support providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families
Day to day
Supervise assigned team members supervising assigned team members
Weekends
Every other weekend NIGHTS, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday
Holidays
Every other holiday
Details
Continual standing, walking and lifting 20-50 lbs. require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs.
Details
Decision-making under pressure and responding to emergencies Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus.
Details
Exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals and radiation Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation.

The workplace

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Rochester General Hospital
Hospital

Rochester General Hospital is part of Rochester Regional Health, located in Rochester, New York (14621). The hospital provides a range of specialized patient care services, with a notable focus on Women's Care. The Women's Care Unit delivers comprehensive services in…

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ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

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  • Job Title: Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU
  • Department : Cardiac - Cardiothoracic ICU
  • Location: Rochester General Hospital
  • Hours Per Week: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Schedule

NIGHTS, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

Must have 1-2 years of direct cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac unit or cardiac-focused setting OR ICU experience. Candidates without prior hands-on cardiac experience OR ICU experience will not be considered for this position.

Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) . The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill cardiac patients, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cardiovascular conditions in a high-acuity environment. Nurses on this unit are an integral part of a collaborative team delivering expert care to some of the hospital's most vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

  • Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
  • Planning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
  • Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

Required

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required
  • RN License in New York State
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Preferred qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses /

Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

Physical

Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay range

$39.75 - $52.99

City

Rochester

Postal code

14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Rochester, NY

Rochester, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,081/mo
Household income
$47,213/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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