Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This role requires proficiency in managing complex patient needs and collaborating with a dynamic healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for neuro/spine patients, including those requiring pressors and high levels of FiO2.
• Monitor and manage patients transitioning to ICU-level care.
• Assist with procedures including chest tube placements, wound vac management, and dressing changes.
• Monitor femoral arterial sheaths and manage patients with DKA.
• Administer BIPAP and High Flow oxygen therapy.
• Care for patients post-TCAR and those undergoing Femoral Endarterectomy.
• Utilize art lines and demonstrate competency with Impella and/or IABP as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Completed at least one travel assignment.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS.
• Experience with EMR systems, preferably EPIC.
• Ability to work in ICU or lower-level units throughout the organization.

Patient Care Environment

The patient-to-nurse ratio typically ranges from 1:2 to 1:1 based on patient acuity. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including working every other weekend.

Working Hours

• Evening Shift: 1900 – 0730
• Day Shift: 0700 – 1930

Additional Information

Scrub colors are flexible, but professionalism in appearance is expected. The facility is a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with an intensive care unit comprising 20 ACU beds and 11 CCU beds.