RN - 19492755

Lexington • Lexington, KY

3d

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse provides high-quality nursing care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CTVU), a 22-bed unit caring for patients with complex critical conditions. Patients may require multiple vasopressors, balloon pumps, and other advanced medical interventions. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3.

The position works nights from 7 PM to 7 AM in 12-hour shifts. Self-scheduling is available subject to balanced staffing needs. The role includes an every-other-weekend requirement and may require floating to other inpatient areas as needed. Intensivists and respiratory therapy are available in the ICU 24/7. RNs are expected to provide basic management of ventilators and other respiratory therapy equipment and to read their own cardiac strips using GE telemetry equipment; monitor technicians are not available. The required scrub color is Galaxy Blue, though black pants are permitted.

Requirements

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Current AHA-certified BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Ability to titrate medications and manage intravenous drips.
• Ability to provide basic management of ventilators and other respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ability to read cardiac strips using GE telemetry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Care for patients with complex conditions, including those receiving multiple vasopressors, balloon pumps, and other advanced medical interventions.
• Titrate medications and manage intravenous drips, including Levophed, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Cardene, Primacor, and Heparin.
• Provide basic management of ventilators and other respiratory therapy equipment.
• Read cardiac strips using GE telemetry equipment.
• Work at nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3.
• Float to other inpatient areas as needed.
• Work at least six shifts from Friday evening to Monday morning and three holiday shifts, including the eve or day of the holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed