Critical Care Nurse – Full-Time Day & Night Shift Opportunities

Title:

Critical Care Nurse – Full-Time Day & Night Shift Opportunities

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

37.5 FTE:

0.9375

Summary:

Are you a dedicated nurse who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑acuity environments? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking passionate Critical Care Nurses to join our team in full‑time day and night shifts.

Our Critical Care division offers opportunities to work in highly specialized areas, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU/step‑down), and our Chemotherapy department.

Why Join Our Critical Care Team?

At Roswell Park, you’ll work with highly skilled clinicians caring for some of the most critically ill patients. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, collaborate with exceptional providers, and continue growing your skills in an advanced, high‑tech ICU environment.

Critical Care Nurse responsibilities include:

• -Advanced Assessment of a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans.
• -Providing advanced life support including ventilator support; Assisting physicians in performing procedures.
• - Observing and recording patient vital signs as well as intake and outputs every one (1) hour.
• - Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly.
• - Administering continuous vasoactive and cardiac medications; Ordering diagnostic tests.
• -Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team; Provide care using nursing standards and Hospital/ICU protocols for treatment.
• -Acting as patient advocates; Providing education and support to patient families.
• -Caring for both medical and surgical patients; Providing care to the immediate post-operative patient.
• -Responding to Rapid Responses and medical emergencies throughout the medical campus.
• -Being part of end of life conversations as well as collaborating with the Palliative Care and Hospice teams.
• -Providing CRRT therapy.

• Who Thrives Here?
• This role is ideal for nurses who:

• - Are confident, skilled, and able to act independently in urgent situations
• - Value teamwork and strong communication
• - Are passionate about caring for critically ill patients
• - Want to grow professionally in a complex clinical environment

• Compensation:
• The starting rate of pay for this position is $47.58 per hour. For the night shift, there is an additional night shift differential of $6.50 per hour. The listed pay rate reflects the potential compensation for this role, and the actual offer may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

• 👉 Learn more about our nursing program:
• https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/nursing

**Please Note: This posting is for external applicants only.**

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• License Requirement
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.

• Education and Experience
• 1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or
• 2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
• 3. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
• 4. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.

• NOTE:
• 1. Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II.
• 2. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a critical care, emergency medical, or intensive care setting, which is strongly preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov .