ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. This is a night shift position requiring commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Details

• Unit: Russell ICU (RICU)
• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 11
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with conditions such as ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic Ventilation, and more.
• Administer and titrate vasoactive and sedation medications, insulin, and heparin as needed.
• Perform line placements and intubations as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hospitalists and intensivists, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in managing patient care.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs continuously.
• Engage in self-scheduling and potential for extra shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU setting, with CRRT experience preferred.
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Skills: Strong cardiac skills are preferred; ability to read and interpret EKG strips is essential.

Scheduling and Expectations

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirements: Willingness to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s).
• Floating Requirements: May float to CSICU or other critical care units as needed.

Orientation and Training

A comprehensive orientation program will include training in the Medical ICU, as well as exposure to Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs.

Additional Information

• Pharmacy support is available 24/7.
• Self-scheduling options are provided, with schedules released four weeks in advance.