RN - 19492186
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CCU). The nurse will manage complex patient needs in a 12-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. The patient population is Medical/Surgical ICU. The position is on a 12-hour night shift, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and self-scheduling available. Weekend work is required for 6 weekends per schedule period, and holiday work is required for 3 winter holidays. The unit has in-house hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7, as well as respiratory therapy staff on the same floor 24/7. Respiratory equipment includes ventilators and BiPAP; nurses may troubleshoot equipment when respiratory therapy staff are not present. New hires receive 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation. Floating to other units may be required. The scrub color/dress code is royal blue.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer and titrate medications and intravenous drips, including sedation and cardiac medications.
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, providing necessary interventions and support.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including in-house hospitalists and intensivists.
- Utilize telemetry systems and read cardiac strips to assist in patient care.
- Troubleshoot respiratory equipment when respiratory therapy staff are not present.
- Float to other units when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
