ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in the ICU/CCU setting.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and patient conditions.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies as prescribed.
• Assist with procedures and provide support to physicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
• Float between ICU, CCU, and potentially telemetry as needed.
• Participate in patient education and family support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Current ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS, and advanced EKG dysrhythmia course certification.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 12
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on patient acuity.
• Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, CHF, COPD, post-operative care in CCU.
• Provide care for patients on ventilators and various infusions.

Working Conditions

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Schedule: Day shifts, every other weekend required.
• Holidays: Rotated with permanent staff.
• Uniform: Navy scrubs.
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech.

Support Staff and Resources

• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7.
• Pharmacy support available 24/7.
• Charge Nurse role available, with no patient assignment.
• Monitor Techs available with high census.

Orientation

• Floor-specific orientation of 2-3 shifts on the unit.
• Orientation available for telemetry and ER if floating is desired.

Join our dynamic team and make a difference in providing critical care to those in need. We welcome applications from passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment.