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Registered Nurse - CICU

Job Description - Registered Nurse - CICU

Description
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.



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