Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a dynamic role. This position involves caring for patients with complex medical needs, including neuro/spine cases, BiPAP management, and patients requiring ICU level of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Monitor and assess patients with high acuity and provide interventions as necessary.
• Manage various patient types, including those on pressors and those needing high levels of FiO2.
• Transition care for patients requiring intubation to appropriate ICU settings.
• Administer treatments including chest tubes, wound vacs, and dressing changes.
• Oversee monitoring of femoral arterial sheaths and manage DKA, BIPAP, and High Flow therapies.
• Provide post-operative care for procedures such as TCAR and Fem Endarterectomy.
• Demonstrate competency with Impella and/or IABP devices.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with high-acuity patient populations, particularly neuro/spine patients.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Demonstrated skills in critical care procedures and patient management.
• Proficient in the use of EMR systems, preferably EPIC.

Work Environment

• Patient ratios typically 2:1, with the potential for 1:1 based on patient acuity.
• Floating between ICU level and lower units as required.
• Weekend rotations every other weekend.
• Shift times: 1900-0730 and 0700-1930.
• Scrub attire: Any color, professional style.

Facility Information

Work at a non-profit community hospital with a total of 226 beds, including 20 ACU beds and 11 CCU beds, located in a thriving community in the region.