ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Nashville, TN

General Information

• Unit Name: MICU
• Number of Beds: 31
• Patient Ratios: 2:1, sometimes 1:1 or 3:1 depending on acuity/staffing
• Unit Staffing: Unit secretary staffed during dayshift; occasional nurse extern working as a tech.
• Type of Equipment: Ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, EV 1000
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per schedule; schedule is done in 4-week increments with self-scheduling options. Manager may adjust shifts to balance the schedule.
• Floating Policy: Contract labor is the first to float. If the staffing need is in med/surg, contract labor is expected to float to med/surg and take the assignment.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Expected to provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• ICU experience

Advanced Skills Needed

Procedures performed on the unit include:

• Insertion of central lines
• Insertion of arterial lines
• Lumbar punctures
• Chest tube insertions
• EVD insertions

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms)

Awards and Recognition

Details regarding department highlights and recognition initiatives will be communicated to prospective candidates.

Additional Information

Consider new equipment or technology in the unit, the tenure and experience of staff, and flexible scheduling options as key incentives for selecting this unit for your assignment.