ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position will involve working in a dynamic and fast-paced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where you will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun)
• Holidays: Required
• Orientation: Available in December

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: Licensed for 44 beds; currently using 36
• Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
• EMR System: Cerner Power Chart
• Charge Nurse: Yes, does not take patient assignments
• Nurse Aides: Not available; unit tech handles secretary and equipment duties
• Monitor Tech: Available; no centralized monitoring

Patient Care Information

• Common Diagnoses: Cardiac conditions, PCI, Open Heart surgeries, Sepsis, Alcohol-related issues, Stroke, CABG, stents, balloon pumps, craniotomies
• Type of Patients: Includes PACU patients directly admitted to ICU
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in ICU; 3 years preferred unless from a large institution

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred

Additional Information

• Patient Satisfaction: Must exhibit compassion and skilled care
• Floating: Potential to float to Telemetry and Emergency Room for ICU Holds
• Onboarding: Includes one day of orientation on the ICU and one shift on the Tele/Stepdown unit
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7
• IV Team: Not available
• Drips Managed: Includes Vasopressors, Nitro, Heparin, and others; Ventilation management involved

Location

Position available in the ICU department located in City, State.