JR89022 Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU/Cardiothoracic ICU, 36 Hours Nights

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center provides expert, compassionate care to critically ill surgical patients in a 24-bed, high-acuity Level I Trauma Center. The SICU cares for a diverse population including general surgery, trauma, transplant, and cardiothoracic surgery patients.
In this role, the RN delivers evidence‑based, patient‑centered care while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team to manage complex and rapidly changing clinical conditions. Nurses in this environment serve as clinical leaders, patient advocates, and key partners in coordinating advanced therapies and critical interventions.
Lahey’s SICU offers a strong professional development pathway, supporting nurses who want to expand their skills, grow their critical care expertise, and advance their careers within a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Job Description:

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 24‑bed, high‑acuity critical care unit specializing in:

• General Surgery

• Trauma

• Transplant

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

As a Level I Trauma Center, our team collaborates closely with a broad multidisciplinary group to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. The SICU also cares for a wide range of acutely ill patients requiring advanced and complex therapies.

Our nurses are clinical experts dedicated to continuous learning, maintaining leading-edge knowledge, and utilizing the latest practices and technologies. We are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and exceptional care to patients and their families.

Professional Growth & Career Development

The SICU offers a strong professional pathway for nurses looking to:

• Build and strengthen clinical skills

• Expand critical care expertise

• Advance within a supportive, development-focused environment

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses aiming to grow their careers in surgical and trauma critical care.

Technology & Scheduling

• Epic is used for computerized charting and medication administration.

• Self-scheduling is available through a computerized platform.

• Every third weekend rotation is required.

Qualifications 

• BSN preferred 

• BLS required ACLS certification preferred 

• At least 1 year of previous of Nursing experience in acute care or sub-acute setting required  

• Critical Care and Telemetry experience preferred  

• Massachusetts registered Nurse license required. 

• Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills 

• Lifting 75 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs 

Pay Range:

$37.00 - $95.37

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled