Registered Nurse I​/II, CICU; Experienced Nurse

Position Overview

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) – Heart Institute (G6), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Shift: AM & PM rotation, 24 to 36 hours per week. Full‑ and part‑time positions available.

The 36‑bed CICU serves critically ill newborns, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital or acquired heart disease. Patients include those who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery, heart or lung transplant, and recipients of advanced therapies such as ECMO and ventricular assist devices (VAD). The unit also cares for patients recovering from cardiac catheterizations, transplant recovery, and complex cardiac conditions such as pulmonary hypertension.

• Deliver high‑quality, compassionate, relationship‑based care to critically ill cardiac patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.
• Serve as a key resource to families, providing education and emotional support.
• Manage complex high‑acuity cardiac cases, including ECMO, VAD, transplant recovery, and postoperative cardiac care.
• Maintain and build critical care competencies in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
• Participate in unit‑based councils and shared governance activities.
• Advocate for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

• Comprehensive benefits from Day1: health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension plan & 403(b) retirement options.
• Premium pay programs, shift and weekend differentials, and a weekend option pay.
• Professional development through the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) and tuition reimbursement.
• Access to cutting‑edge training and simulation resources.
• Supportive culture, employee resource groups, and mental‑health and wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance and generous employee discounts.

• Active Ohio RN license (registration in other states required if preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (critical care or cardiac preferred).
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication, critical‑thinking, and team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.