ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position is for an ICU Registered Nurse who will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to critically ill patients. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights
• Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care for patients with complex medical conditions including but not limited to COPD, pneumonia, CVA, TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro conditions.
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with adjustments based on patient downgrades to a ratio of 1:5 for medical patients and 1:4 for PCU patients.
• Titrate medications including vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, IV antibiotics, and sedatives as necessary.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Complete a pass/fail exam during orientation, requiring a minimum score of 90% to continue in the position.
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and training during the first week.
• Float to PCU and medical floors as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care or intensive care settings is preferred.
• Active and valid RN license required.
• Driver’s license required for verification of residence outside of a specified radius.

Work Environment

• Department: ICU
• Available equipment includes vents, BiPAPs, and related respiratory therapy tools.
• Support staff includes nurse aides/patient care techs, with specific support ratios based on patient census.
• Critical care coverage by hospitalist or intensivist available 24/7, including E-ICU staffed with nursing and advanced practice providers.
• Standard dress code includes navy blue scrubs.

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend.
• Holiday requirements: Variable, based on department needs.
• Shift hours include 0630-1900 and 1830-0700.
• RTO (Request Time Off) should be communicated upfront with limited options for additional requests during the contract period.