ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, specifically in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The position requires critical care experience and proficiency in managing complex patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically Ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in status.
• Titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, and analgesics as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists and respiratory therapists, who are available 24/7.
• Participate in patient and family education regarding treatment plans and care processes.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Critical care nursing experience is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Schedule

This position allows for self-scheduling and block scheduling. RNs are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule, ensuring equitable distribution among all staff. Holiday requirements are also applicable.

Unit Information

Join a 12-bed ICU with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. There are no nurse aids in this unit, and RNs are expected to read their own telemetry strips. Scrub color is navy blue.

Orientation

New hires will undergo a unit/department specific orientation, with dates and locations assigned during the week of orientation.

Location

This opportunity is available within a 60-mile radius of the clinical facility located in a major metropolitan area.

Additional Information

Candidates must be available for the orientation week, which may include remote training modules. Further details will be provided upon hiring.