ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in critical care nursing and demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the ICU, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Administer medications and IV drips, including critical infusions such as Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, and TPA.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using Nihon Kohden monitors at the bedside.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including hospitalists and intensivists, to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Assist with the care of high-acuity patients, maintaining a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 as necessary.
• Participate in bedside report and maintain clear communication with team members during shift changes.
• Float to Telemetry or occasionally to the Emergency Room as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and best practices, particularly related to stroke and cardiac care bundles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting required.
• 1 year of travel nursing experience preferred.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and LA City Fire & Safety are mandatory.
• Knowledge of basic dysrhythmias and pharmacology is preferred.
• Experience with sheath pulling and familiarity with ventilator management is preferred.

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts: Day shift (7 AM to 7 PM).
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirement: Expected to work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Unit Information

• Unit type: Intensive Care Unit with a total of 32 private rooms.
• Nurse aides are not available on the unit.
• 24/7 availability of Pharmacy and Respiratory Therapy services.
• Unit relies on Cerner for electronic medical records.
• Preference for self-confident nurses who can adapt to a diverse team, including a significant population of Filipino staff members.

Additional Notes

• Knowledge of preventative bundles for stroke and cardiac patients, including the ABCDE and VAP bundles, is essential.
• Floor-specific orientation of 2 days is provided for those with Cerner experience.

Join our team to make a significant impact on the care of critically ill patients while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.