ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to join our nursing team. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a multi-care unit that includes diverse acuity levels.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Ratios:
  • ICU: 1:2
  • PCU: 1:4
  • MST: 1:5-6 (if no nurse aid, 1:3 for primary care)
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Medical ICU: Sepsis, suicide attempts, drug or alcohol withdrawal, COPD, respiratory arrest, pneumonia, COVID-19, DKA, blood pressure, or heart rate abnormalities, post-operative complications.
  • PCU: Non-titratable infusions to maintain heart rate or blood pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Experience in larger facilities may be considered if combined experience includes at least one year in ICU and one year in PCU/Medsurg.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification required.
• Ability to titrate drips and perform 12-lead EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to ICU and PCU patients, adhering to established standards and protocols.
• Monitor patients using bedside cardiac monitors and support from remote monitor technicians.
• Respond to patient needs and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in rotations among multiple units as needed to maintain competency across various patient types.

Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts with a requirement for every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Possible floating to other units based on patient care needs, with a two-hour notice prior to floating.

Additional Information

• Remote monitoring support available for PCU and MST patients.
• Nurse aides assist with patient care; the RN may take on additional responsibilities if no aide is present.
• Scrub color options are flexible, excluding camouflage.
• Unit-specific orientation will be provided following hospital orientation.