Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both Domestic and Overseas candidates across Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care settings.

We are currently seeking a Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse for our client hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised intensive care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
  

• Monitor invasive haemodynamic parameters.
  

• Interpret cardiac rhythms and ECG changes.
  

• Manage chest drains, temporary pacemakers, and arterial lines.
  

• Administer cardiac medications, inotropes, and vasoactive infusions.
  

• Care for ventilated cardiac patients and high-dependency patients.
  

• Detect and respond to cardiac emergencies and post-operative complications.
  

• Assist in rapid recovery and rehabilitation planning.
  

• Maintain accurate ICU and cardiac monitoring documentation.
  

• Work closely with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, and ICU consultants.
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse qualification.
  

• NMBI registration or eligibility.
  

• BSc Nursing preferred.
  

• Minimum 2+ years ICU/Critical Care experience.
  

• Cardiothoracic ICU or Cardiac ICU experience highly preferred.
  

• Experience with Cardiac monitoring, Ventilator management, Post-cardiac surgery care
  

• Invasive lines and haemodynamic monitoring
  

• ACLS certification.
  

• ECG interpretation skills.
  

• Knowledge of cardiac emergencies and advanced critical care procedures.
  

• Strong decision-making and prioritisation abilities.
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in specialised cardiac critical care.
  

• Exposure to advanced cardiothoracic procedures and technologies.
  

• Specialist cardiac ICU training and upskilling.
  

• Strong career advancement opportunities in critical care nursing.
  

• Competitive salary and shift allowances.
  

• Pension and employee benefits package.
  

• Paid training and education support.
  

• International clinical exposure in a leading private hospital.
  

• Modern ICU environment with advanced monitoring systems.