ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Join our dynamic team in the Medical Surgical Cardiac ICU, where we provide critical care for a diverse patient population. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled ICU Registered Nurses to deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalized and high-quality care to patients with various conditions, including sepsis, STEMI, COVID, stroke, and more.
• Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs and health status, performing necessary interventions.
• Titrate and manage IV infusion therapies, including sedation, paralytics, pressors, antihypertensives, heparin, and insulin.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment and technologies, including telemetry and specialized monitoring devices.
• Participate in bedside shift report and intentional hourly rounding to enhance patient care delivery.
• Engage in ongoing learning, asking questions, and seeking out resources to improve knowledge and skills.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 16
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:2 with occasional 1:1 assignments for specialized care.
• Utilized Equipment: Gaymar Hypothermia, Arrow Balloon Pump, Camino Neuro monitoring, CRRT, Impella, EVDs, Lumbar drains.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ICU setting.
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Work Schedule

This position involves a full-time commitment of 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts and may require weekend and holiday availability. Please note that additional time-off requests beyond 7 days will not be accommodated during the contract period.

Expectations

The ideal candidate will embrace a culturally diverse community and provide the highest quality of care while ensuring an excellent patient experience. We emphasize critical thinking and effective communication, particularly with patients and families from various backgrounds.

Orientation and Training

New hires will participate in 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation to ensure a smooth transition and understanding of unit protocols and expectations.