Registered Nurse; RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

Overview

Eligible for $7,500 sign on bonus, half paid at 6 months and the other half paid after one year of employment if experienced. Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537‑bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.

Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership and fosters a team that is focused on evidence‑based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care.

Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones? Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence? Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan University Hospital nurse. You are at the heart of health.

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for patients who have undergone open‑heart surgery.
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Cross‑train between the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) and the Intermediate Care Unit.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.

• Passion for the CTICU.
• 1+ years of experience in a Critical Care Unit (CCU, ICU, CTICU, CVICU, etc.); experience with open‑heart patients is a plus.
• 1+ years cardiac step‑down experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Will consider Associate’s Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
• New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
• New graduates hired for this role will be entered into a residency program.

USD $54.48 – $74.72 per hour. This range serves as a good‑faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses, differential pay or other compensations that may be applicable to this job and does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.