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ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality patient care in a critical care setting.

Position Details:

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years

Required Certifications:

• ACLS
• BLS Certification
• NIHSS

Shift Notes:

• 12-hour night shifts
• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday required

Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 33
• Average Daily Census: 16
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 for adults
• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, adult sepsis, post-stent and pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress.
• IV Drip Management: RNs are required to titrate drips.
• Common Titratable & Set Rate Drips: Any cardiac drip, insulin, sedation

Support Staff:

• Nurse Aides available based on census for 1:1 patient care or support on the floor.
• Healthcare Support Tech available 3 days per week (Monday to Friday) from 08:00 to 16:30.

Equipment and Monitoring:

• RNs are required to troubleshoot ventilation equipment, including nasal cannula to vent.
• Monitors available, with RNs required to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips.

Floating and Scheduling:

• Potential to float to PCU, occasionally MedSurg, maintaining similar patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5).
• Self-scheduling available for core staff; travelers may be included but block scheduling is not guaranteed.

Holiday and Weekend Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 holiday shifts required during the contract period.
• Weekend commitments: Every other weekend required.

Orientation:

• 1 shift of unit-specific orientation provided.

Time Off Requests:

• Must provide any requested time off upfront (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract); additional requests not approved.

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