Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Total Beds: 42 (East 20, West 22; Neuro/Med: 22; CTICU: 6; Surg/Trauma: 14)
• Common Patient Diagnoses:
  • Neuro/Med: Strokes, Sepsis, Altered Mental Status, Neuro Intervention (TCAR), Respiratory Failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Post-STEMI
  • CTICU: Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiogenic Shock, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
  • Surg/Trauma: Major Post-operative Surgery, Trauma
• Specialty Equipment Used: IABP, CRRT (PRISMA or NxStage), Ventriculostomy, ICP Monitoring, Targeted Temperature Management (Artic Sun)

Shift Details

• Shift Schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Block scheduling is not guaranteed)
• Floating Requirements: May require floating to all units except Behavioral and ER (unless holding)

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with 4-5 years preferred.
• Documented travel experience in critical care settings.
• Current certifications: AHA ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Proficient in the use of EPIC EMR.
• Experience with CRRT and Prismaflex is required.
• Heart-related experience is highly preferred.
• Active NY RN license and verification of all active RN licenses through NURSYS.

This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment, ideal for nurses looking to enhance their clinical skills and work in a collaborative team setting.