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Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse

RecruitNet


Job Location:

Dublin - Ireland

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

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.



Required Skills:

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.