Staff Nurse - Cardiac Surgery ICU

6d6 days ago

Mass General Brigham

Boston, US · Full-time · $83,420 – $211,300

About this role

Mass General Brigham relies on nurses to advance patient care, research, teaching, and community service as a not-for-profit organization. The Staff Nurse in Cardiac Surgery ICU is a professional registered nurse responsible for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients. This role follows Nursing Standards of Care from the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs. Nurses effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They report directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor.

Join high-performing teams at Brigham and Women's Hospital driving groundbreaking medical discoveries. The role supports exceptional care in a dynamic environment focused on complex cardiac surgery patients. Experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham's mission.

Opportunities include career advancement and recognition programs celebrating contributions. Comprehensive compensation considers skills, experience, education, and certifications. Apply to learn about your potential package including differentials, premiums, and bonuses.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (experience in lieu accepted)
Prior ICU experience required
Cardiac surgery, heart transplant, VAD, CVVH, IABP, Impella, ECMO experience preferred
Evidence of basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients
Observational skills and ability to set priorities
Ability to function under stress
Effective skills in teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management

Responsibilities

Plan and provide patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care
Demonstrate initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs
Assume full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients requiring advanced hemodynamic support
Monitor and titrate vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and continuous renal replacement therapy
Care for heart transplant and ventricular assist device (VAD) patients
Support intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, and ECMO therapies