Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

Join a collaborative and compassionate team in our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), where your expertise—and your heart—make a meaningful impact. We’re seeking an open-minded, eager-to-learn Registered Nurse to join us in a part-time night shift role, working three 12-hour night shifts per week. This position is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment and is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care during the critical overnight hours.

As a CVICU RN, you’ll care for a diverse and complex patient population, including individuals recovering from open-heart, abdominal, and vascular surgeries, as well as patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, COPD, and other serious conditions. Your skills and compassion will support patients and families when they need it most, while you work alongside a dedicated, team-focused group of night shift professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients
• Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit needs
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management
• Safely administer medications according to UHS policies
• Support effective resource utilization, including staffing, time, and supplies
• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies
• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council, and improvement initiatives
• Contribute to peer review, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement
• Provide support and guidance to new employees and students
• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities when assigned
• Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as your expertise grows

Requirements

• A compassionate, empathetic RN who values exceptional patient-centered care
• An open-minded, eager-to-learn nurse who thrives in a high-acuity CVICU environment
• A strong team player who values communication, collaboration, and shared success
• A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards
• A flexible, accountable RN committed to excellence and continuous growth

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Licensure & Certifications

• Minimum Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• Preferred: CCRN certification
• Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Pay

$40.70 - $61.05 per hour, depending on experience

Up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

Schedule

Part-time night shift role, working three 12-hour night shifts per week (36 regular scheduled weekly hours).

Benefits

• A Culture of Connection: Engagement Councils, peer recognition, team events (trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, staff choir, seasonal celebrations), and initiatives like "Walk in my Shoes" for senior leaders.
• Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week (flexible plan options and coverage tiers)
  • Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
  • Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
• Well-Being & Financial Security:
  • PTO accrual from day one
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Access to financial advisors
  • Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
  • 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support
  • Food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet
• Growth That Moves with You:
  • Access to 100,000+ online courses and leadership programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and clinical ladders
  • Internal mobility opportunities
  • Continuous compensation reviews for market competitiveness and internal equity
• A Place to Call Home: Affordable living, four-season recreation, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, and a close-knit community in New York’s Southern Tier, near the Finger Lakes and Catskills.

About the Organization

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. Guided by the values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation, UHS is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.