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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of cardiac emergencies and advanced critical care procedures.
• Strong decision making and prioritisation abilities.
• 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.