ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in providing high-quality care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit.

Job Details

• Unit: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with 30-45 days advance notice
• Weekend Requirements: Every other or 4 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirements: Participation in the permanent staff rotation

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU setting, preferably with experience in smaller ICUs
• Certifications: Current ACLS, BLS Certification, and NIHSS; dysrhythmia certification through AHA is required (can be done online)
• Preferred Certifications: PALS and TNCC
• Skills: Ability to promptly integrate into the team environment, strong teamwork, and effective communication skills. Cerner experience preferred but not mandatory.

Patient Care Responsibilities

This position involves caring for a diverse patient population, including:

• Sepsis patients
• Medical-surgical patients
• Patients with DKA, CHF, and COPD

Most patients are borderline stepdown and require extensive monitoring and care. Registered Nurses will be responsible for titrating drips including Levo, heparin, insulin, and dopamine.

Clinical Support and Team Structure

• Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:1-2 (2-3 nurses on per shift)
• Support Staff: Unit clerk present; no nurse aids
• Respiratory Therapy: Available in-house 24/7 with the capacity to take patient assignments
• Monitoring: Telemetry monitored by technicians; RNs are required to read their own strips using Phillips monitors

Orientation and Training

New hires will undergo 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation to ensure a smooth integration into the team and facility culture.

Floating Requirements

Floating to other units may occur rarely, typically to medical-surgical units with a patient ratio of 1:5. Opportunities to float to Pediatrics or the Emergency Room might be available for qualified individuals.

Dress Code

The designated scrub color for this position is navy blue.

About the Location

This position is based in a facility located in [City, State].

If you are an experienced ICU Registered Nurse looking to join a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our healthcare team.