ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Shift: Nights

Unit: MS ICU 3N/3S

Unit Type

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Shift Length

12 hours

Guaranteed Hours

36 hours per week

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS Certification
• NIHSS

Shift Notes

12-hour night shifts

Department Overview

This unit is fast-paced and serves as a primary tertiary hospital for the system, accommodating a volume of patients that may fluctuate. Attributes that contribute to success in this environment include strong critical thinking skills, a willingness to help others, and a positive attitude in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.

Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old
• Common diagnoses include neuro surgeries, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Responsibilities include titrating drips for vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Work collaboratively with attending and student providers such as fellows and residents

Patient Care Support

• Nurse to patient ratios: 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med Surg
• Patient care technicians available with a ratio of 1:18

Equipment

• Operate various respiratory devices including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen
• Utilize Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring; RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirements: 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed based on unit needs
• Shifts: 0630-1830, 1830-0630, managed based on unit needs (no self-scheduling)

Orientation

Two shifts of unit-specific orientation will be provided.

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs are required on this unit.

Floating Requirements

Nurses may be required to float to all inpatient units, excluding maternity and NICU.

Additional Information

All nurses must adhere to the fingernail policy (artificial nails are prohibited). Performance on a required pass/fail exam during orientation is necessary to successfully continue in the role, with a passing score of 90% required.