ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Asheville, NC

Position Summary

Join our team as an ICU Registered Nurse in a challenging and rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care and a positive impact on patient outcomes.

Unit Information

• Unit Name: Critical Care Unit (CICU)
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 2:1 (occasionally 3:1 based on acuity)
• Staffing: Registered Nurses only; no unit secretaries or patient care technicians
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Navy or Navy and White scrubs required

Key Responsibilities

The ICU Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Titration of vesicant medications
• Administering pressors, sedation, and paralytics
• Monitoring and managing ventilator settings and tracheostomy care
• Interpreting telemetry and hemodynamic data
• Performing advanced interventions such as central line insertion, cardioversion, and chest tube maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a critical care setting required
• Certifications: CCRN is recommended, but not required
• Advanced Skills: Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT is desirable

Work Schedule

Employees are expected to work 36 hours per week with alternating weekends and 12-hour shifts.

Additional Information

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly recognized unit with state-of-the-art technology and seasoned professionals committed to excellence in patient care. Candidates will be encouraged to enhance their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.