Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in critical care nursing and possess specialized skills in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Block scheduling not guaranteed)
• Beds: 42 total beds (East 20, West 22), Neuro/Med: 22, CTICU: 6, Surg/Trauma: 14
• Floating: Required to all units except Behavioral and ER (unless holding)
• Scrub Color: Navy

Patient Care Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in the ICU will provide comprehensive care for patients with a variety of complex health conditions. Common patient diagnoses include:

• Neuro/Med: Strokes, Sepsis, Altered Mental Status, Neuro Interventions (TCAR), Respiratory Failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Post-STEMI
• CTICU: Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiogenic Shock, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
• Surg/Trauma: Trauma care, Major post-operative care

Specialty Equipment

The ICU utilizes various specialty equipment to deliver advanced patient care, including:

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) – PRISMA or NxStage
• Ventriculostomy
• Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring
• Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) – Artic Sun

Qualifications

• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex is required.
• Strong background in cardiac care is highly preferred.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients while enhancing your nursing skills in a supportive environment.