Registered Nurse - CICU

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in accordance with hospital policies and international best practices.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor clinical status, identifying and responding promptly to any deterioration.

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and invasive monitoring devices.

• Care for patients with conditions including:

• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

• Myocardial Infarction (MI)

• Heart Failure

• Cardiogenic Shock

• Life-threatening Arrhythmias

• Cardiac Arrest

• Post Cardiac Catheterization complications

• Manage patients receiving advanced cardiovascular therapies such as:

• Mechanical Ventilation

• Arterial Lines

• Central Venous Catheters

• Temporary Pacemakers

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

• ECMO (where applicable)

• Impella devices (where applicable)

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) when required

• Administer medications, vasoactive infusions, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and blood products safely and accurately.

• Recognize and respond effectively during medical emergencies, including Code Blue situations, utilizing ACLS protocols.

• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, cardiac surgeons, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, disease management, medications, discharge planning, and lifestyle modifications.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation within the electronic medical record.

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Participate in unit-based education, competency assessments, audits, and continuous professional development activities.

• Mentor junior nurses and support students or newly hired staff during orientation when required.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license.

• Valid DOH, DHA, or MOH license/eligibility (for UAE positions) is preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Cardiac ICU (CICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), or Critical Care setting.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.

• CCRN or Cardiac Nursing certification is an advantage.