Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN)

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is responsible for providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. This role requires proficiency in advanced medical equipment and a comprehensive understanding of critical care nursing practices.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU
• Number of Beds: 42 beds (East 20, West 22), Neuro/Med: 22, CTICU: 6, Surg/Trauma: 14
• Common Patient Diagnoses:
  • Neuro/Med: Strokes, Sepsis, Altered Mental Status (AMS), Neuro Interventions (TCAR), Respiratory Failure, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Post-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Post STEMI)
  • CTICU: Cardiovascular Surgery (CV surg), Cardiogenic Shock, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Surgery
  • Surg/Trauma: Trauma, Major Post-Operative Surgery

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the following:

• Delivering patient-centered care in a critical care environment
• Utilizing advanced monitoring and therapeutic equipment such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) with Prisma or NxStage, Ventriculostomy, Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring, and targeted temperature management (TTM) using Arctic Sun
• Implementing care plans and ensuring safety and comfort of patients
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate patient care
• Floating to other units as required, excluding Behavioral Health and Emergency Room (unless holding)

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Previous experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting is essential
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex is required
• Prior experience in cardiac care is highly preferred

Additional Information

• Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Block scheduling is not guaranteed)
• Scrub Color: Navy

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while making a significant impact on patient care for critically ill individuals. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare to our community.