ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of nursing experience and must possess the required certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor patient conditions and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Titrate intravenous drips as necessary for patients in critical care.
• Document and interpret cardiac monitoring strips.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist with various medical procedures and interventions as necessary.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an ICU setting.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, as well as weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency in the use of advanced monitoring and therapeutic equipment.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 33
• Average Daily Census: 16
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 for adults
• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, stroke, renal failure.

Working Conditions

• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts.
• RNs are required to interpret monitoring strips and have tele tech oversight.
• Floating to PCU or Med Surg may occur, with patient ratios maintained.
• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend; holiday commitments apply.

Additional Information

Healthcare support staff may be available based on census, and there is a structured orientation program for new hires. Compliance with the fingernail policy, which prohibits artificial nails, is mandatory.

Location: City, State