ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a fast-paced Trauma Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing high-quality care to critically ill patients, focusing on excellence and teamwork.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 18
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4 in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Common Diagnoses: Various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, cardiac arrest
• Required Equipment: CVPs, IABP, Impella, arterial lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, and Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol

Responsibilities

The ICU Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive patient assessments and orchestrating care plans for critically ill patients
• Titrating intravenous medications, including vasopressors, paralysis agents, narcotics, and sedation
• Monitoring patient progress and responding to changes in condition
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Performing troubleshooting for respiratory equipment, from nasal cannulas to ventilators
• Reading and interpreting telemetry strips

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a critical nursing role
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS
• Education: Current RN License

Schedule and Work Environment

• Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule period
• Floating Requirements: May be required to float to other inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation

Key Attributes for Success

The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively within a team. The environment is fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.