Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU
Catholic Health · West Islip, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $74,720 / year
- West Islip, NY
Job highlights
- Care for critically ill patients in MICU.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Build relationships with patients and families.
- Requires MICU/Critical Care experience.
- BSN degree and NY RN license needed.
About the role
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU
Overview
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed 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's 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.
Job Details
Our MICU RN's:
- Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for highly acute and critical patients.
- Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.
What You'll Bring
- Passion for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- 1+ years of experience in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or another Critical Care Unit (SICU, ICU, CCU, CTICU, etc.)
- Experience reading cardiac monitors
- Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
- Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred
Salary Range
USD $54.48 - USD $74.72 /Hr.
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/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Critical Care
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Monitoring
- BSN
- BLS
- CCRN
- New York RN License
- Evidence-based Practice
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- Medical ICU
- Critical Care Nurse
- RN
- Nursing
- Healthcare
- Patient Care
- BSN
- BLS
- CCRN
- New York RN
- Hospital
- Intensive Care Unit
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 1+ years of MICU or critical care experience, BSN, and BLS certification. Emphasize patient care, monitoring, and team collaboration skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for the Medical Intensive Care Unit and Catholic Health's mission. Showcase your alignment with their values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with acute/critical patients, cardiac monitoring, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Prepare examples demonstrating your advocacy, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Highlight certifications: Mention your BLS certification and if you hold the preferred CCRN certification. This demonstrates a commitment to advanced critical care knowledge.
- Showcase passion: Demonstrate your genuine dedication to patient care and continuous learning, aligning with Good Samaritan University Hospital's culture.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required experience for the Registered Nurse Medical ICU position at Catholic Health?
- For the Registered Nurse Medical ICU role at Catholic Health, you'll need at least 1 year of experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or another Critical Care Unit (like SICU, ICU, CCU, or CTICU). Experience reading cardiac monitors is also a key requirement.
- What educational qualifications are needed for the RN job at Good Samaritan University Hospital?
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred for this Registered Nurse position. However, Catholic Health will consider candidates with an Associate's Degree if they are currently enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
- What licenses and certifications are mandatory for this nursing role?
- You must hold a current New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. The Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification is preferred but not mandatory.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in the Medical ICU at Catholic Health?
- As a MICU RN, your responsibilities include assessing and monitoring highly acute patients, administering medications, documenting patient progress, managing overall care, and collaborating with a diverse healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- What makes Catholic Health a desirable employer for nurses?
- Catholic Health emphasizes a people-first approach, offering generous benefits, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that actively supports professional and educational growth. They foster an environment focused on evidence-based practice and exceptional quality of care.
- How does Catholic Health support the professional development of its nurses?
- Catholic Health is committed to supporting professional and educational growth. This is reflected in their generous tuition assistance programs and a culture that encourages continual learning and evidence-based practice, as seen in the requirement or preference for BSN and CCRN certifications.
- What is the salary range for the Registered Nurse position at Good Samaritan University Hospital?
- The estimated base pay range for this Registered Nurse position is $54.48 to $74.72 per hour. Please note that the actual compensation may vary based on factors such as candidate qualifications, skills, experience, and may not include potential bonuses, incentives, or differential pay.