ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, intensive care environment, providing high-level care to critically ill patients.

Job Details

• Unit: ICU/PCU
• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift: Night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Weekend Requirement: Based on unit needs
• Location: City, State

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in the ICU/PCU.
• Monitor vital signs and patient conditions, adjusting care as necessary.
• Titrate IV drips and administer medications as per protocols.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists.
• Participate in code blue situations, as needed.
• Support and mentor staff, ensuring quality patient care.
• Maintain thorough and accurate patient documentation.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU environment.
• Skills: Strong team-oriented mentality, flexible thinking, and ability to adjust to unit demands.
• Patient Ratio: 2:1 for ICU level care, 3:1 for PCU level care.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 16
• Common Diagnoses: ARDS, COVID-19, Sepsis, TNK strokes, and ETOH withdrawal.
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support available in the unit.

Additional Information

• Team-based scheduling approach.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy.
• Orientation includes Epic training for new users.

This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care and a collaborative approach to working in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are an experienced ICU nurse looking to further your career in a supportive and challenging setting, we encourage you to apply.