ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

San Antonio, TX

Unit Information

• Unit: 2 South ICU
• Classification: COVID ICU
• Number of Beds: 14
• Patient Ratios: 1:2

Shift Details

• Shift: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A
• Assignment Length: 13 or 26 weeks
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Special Skills and Experience Required

• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience
• Familiarity with vasoactive drips
• Strong understanding of hemodynamics

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ECMO
• Experience with CRRT (NxtStg)
• Experience with Meditech documentation system

Procedures Performed on Unit

• ECMO Initiation and Management
• CRRT Procedures
• Chest Tube Insertions
• Central Line Insertions

Dress Code Requirements

• Scrub Color: Navy scrub top and pants with a navy or white scrub jacket
• Nail Policy: Must be clean and healthy
• Hair Policy: Neat and clean with no extreme styles or colors
• Facial Hair: Beards, mustaches, and sideburns must be clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos: Covered whenever possible; uncovered body art may be assessed individually
• Piercings: Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Unit Opportunities

This high-acuity unit specializes in COVID-19 care and offers advanced interventions such as VV ECMO. The team collaborates closely to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment.

Floating Policy

All staff may be required to float, and candidates should be informed of the floating policy during the interview process.

Patient Experience Requirements

Experience in ICU settings with a focus on COVID patients is preferred.