ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: City, State

General Information:

• Number of Beds: 12
• Number of Staff: 28
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Type of Equipment: ICU equipment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Hiring Profile

Skill Set Required:

• Must Have:
  • ICU experience
  • Experience with neuro/stroke patients
• Preferred:
  • Experience in Neuroscience ICU
  • Experience with Meditech documentation system
  • Ability to care for 4-5 patients if assigned to the neuroscience stepdown unit

Typical Procedures

Common procedures performed in the unit include:

• Ventriculostomy insertion
• Post-thrombectomy care
• Post-TPA administration
• Post-tumor resection and biopsy care
• Lumbar drain and ventric management
• Hourly pupillometer monitoring

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, be a team player, exhibit efficient time management skills, be accountable, and communicate effectively with the team and management.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Navy

Weekend Requirements

Every other weekend is required.