ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse to join our team in a fast-paced Medical Surgical Cardiac ICU. The position involves caring for a diverse patient population, including young adults through geriatrics, with common diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, COVID, stroke, neurosurgery, renal failure, respiratory failure, COPD, cancer, and DKA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in an ICU setting with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, occasionally 1:1 for specialized cases.
• Perform duties related to complex patient conditions including titration of medications such as sedation, paralytics, pressors, antihypertensives, heparin, and insulin.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment, including Gaymar Hypothermia devices, Arrow Balloon Pumps, and CRRT.
• Participate in bedside shift reporting and intentional hourly rounding to ensure high quality of patient care.
• Embrace culturally diverse environments and provide optimal patient experiences to individuals from various backgrounds.
• Collaborate with a team that includes nurse aides, respiratory therapists, and monitor techs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of ICU nursing experience required.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are mandatory.
• Strong critical thinking skills and willingness to seek guidance and resources when needed.
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips is required.

Schedule and Orientation

• Upcoming shifts are primarily 12 hours during the night.
• Orientation includes 2 shifts of unit-specific training to acclimate to the environment and protocols.

Additional Information

• Floating requirements may apply to various areas of the hospital based on nursing capabilities.
• Weekend and holiday shifts are expected on an as-needed basis.
• Adherence to a fingernail policy is required; artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated RN ready to make a significant impact in critical patient care, we encourage you to apply and join our team.