Registered Nurse - CICU

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SEHA is hiring a Registered Nurse for a full-time onsite CICU role in the United Arab Emirates. You will deliver safe, high quality care to critically ill cardiac patients, perform comprehensive assessments, monitor rhythms and hemodynamics, manage invasive devices, administer meds and vasoactive infusions, respond to emergencies with ACLS, and collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, therapists, and pharmacists to tailor care plans. Requirements include a current RN license with UAE eligibility, at least 2 years in CICU/CCU/CVICU or critical care, BLS and ACLS, CCRN preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to show expertise in advanced cardiovascular therapies (IABP, ECMO, CRRT, Impella where applicable), invasive monitoring, teamwork, documentation, infection control, and patient education, plus relevant certifications.

• 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.

• 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.