ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, with experience in managing vasoactive drips and performing essential procedures.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM, and 1:5 PM (with patient care techs)
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Type of Equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps

Staffing and Scheduling Requirements

• Full-time staff: 36 hours/week with every third weekend rotation
• Part-time staff: 48 hours/week with every third weekend rotation
• PRN Staff 1: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement
• PRN Staff 2: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements
• Rotating holiday schedule

Floating Policy

• PRN staff float one time per week.
• Full-time and part-time staff float based on a rotating schedule.
• Bonus shifts float first when available.

Patient Experience Requirements

• Bedside shift report
• Hourly rounding
• Daily leadership rounds

Qualifications

Must Have

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Experience managing vasoactive drips

Typical Procedures Performed

• Central Line or PICC line placement
• Chest tube placements

Best Personality Fit

We are looking for a candidate with a positive attitude who is eager to work collaboratively as a member of our healthcare team.

Dress Code

• Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms
• Black or charcoal grey jackets, with an option to order unit-specific jackets

Location

Independence, MO

Awards and Recognition

• Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018