ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, including extensive experience in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU), to provide high-quality patient care to critically ill patients.

Unit Information

• Unit: ICU/PCU
• 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 aide is present, 1:3 primary care
• Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, suicide attempts, drug or alcohol withdrawal, COPD, respiratory arrest, pneumonia, COVID-19, DKA, blood pressure or heart rate abnormalities, and post-operative complications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the ICU and PCU settings.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Titrate medications and manage multi-drip infusions.
• Perform assessments and record vital signs using bedside cardiac monitors.
• Float between units as necessary to ensure adequate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; candidates with a combination of 1 year in ICU and 1 year in PCU/Med-Surg will be considered if from a larger facility.
• Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS certification.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias; passing a dysrhythmia examination is required.
• Must be willing to float to other units to maintain competency in caring for various types of patients.

Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotation to distribute holidays fairly

Additional Requirements

• Nurse aids are available on the unit; RN support includes monitoring and providing primary care.
• Must have the ability to work with various respiratory therapy equipment including vents, BiPAP, and CPAP.
• Must complete hospital orientation and unit-specific orientation.

This position is located in [City, State]. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in contributing to a dynamic healthcare team, we encourage you to apply.