ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care to critically ill patients in a combined Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role involves working in a multi-care unit where patient acuity may vary, ensuring that each patient receives appropriate care based on their specific needs.

Job Details

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotation to distribute holidays fairly
• Floating Requirements: May need to float to other units as needed

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of ICU experience is required. Candidates with 1 year of experience in ICU and 1 year in PCU/Med Surg from larger facilities are also eligible.
• Certifications: Current ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Skills: Ability to titrate drips, monitor patients using bedside cardiac monitors, and perform 12-lead EKGs.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with a variety of conditions, including sepsis, respiratory arrest, pneumonia, and post-operative complications.
• Manage non-titratable and titratable infusions for maintaining heart rate and blood pressure.
• Utilize remote monitor technology for patient monitoring and provide primary care for PCU and MST patients.

Orientation and Training

New hires will participate in a comprehensive orientation program that includes both hospital and unit-specific training.

Location

This position is located in a facility in the region of City, State.

Additional Information

Clinicians must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing a contract. Failure to achieve an 80% score will result in a wait period before eligibility for future positions.