ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to handle complex situations, and committed to providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 16
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:2, with occasional 1:1 assignments for critical cases
• Common Diagnoses: Young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, COVID-19, stroke, neurosurgery, renal failure, respiratory failure, COPD, cancer, and DKA

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate in bedside shift reporting and intentional hourly rounding.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including titration of various drips such as sedation, paralytics, pressors, antihypertensives, heparin, and insulin.
• Provide care for patients requiring advanced therapies such as hypothermia treatment, balloon pumps, and neuro monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Years of Experience: 1 year in an ICU setting
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures.

Schedule and Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Notes: Night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed
• Additional floating to other units may be required depending on the qualifications.

Work Environment

This unit is focused on providing high-quality patient care in a culturally diverse environment. Candidates must be prepared to embrace diversity and provide excellent patient experiences while working collaboratively with team members.

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts.
• All RNs must successfully complete an open-book exam during orientation, requiring a 90% score to pass.

Dress Code

Professional attire is required, with navy blue scrubs designated for RNs.