Per Diem ICU Registered Nurse - Nights

Cottage Hospital•Haverhill, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking per diem experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses (RN) to provide critical care to seriously ill or injured patients in our 3-bed ICU within a critical access hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit environment where your clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork make a meaningful impact every day. As an ICU nurse, you will care for a variety of patient populations, including post-surgical and medical patients, while also supporting care across our mixed-acuity inpatient unit. This position is ideal for a nurse who values autonomy, collaboration, and the ability to care for patients across the continuum. The Registered Nurse assists in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the scope of practice. This role demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, incorporating principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The nurse assesses patient data, identifies care needs, and delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.

Requirements

Per diem experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)
Ability to provide critical care to seriously ill or injured patients
Clinical judgment
Adaptability
Teamwork
Ability to care for a variety of patient populations, including post-surgical and medical patients
Ability to support care across a mixed-acuity inpatient unit
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care
Ability to incorporate principles of growth and development across the lifespan
Ability to assess patient data and identify care needs
Ability to deliver care in accordance with hospital policies and standards

Nice To Haves

Values autonomy
Values collaboration
Values the ability to care for patients across the continuum

Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate patient status, identifying both subtle and acute changes in condition
Provide continuous, high-quality care throughout the patient’s ICU stay and recovery
Respond effectively to medical emergencies and collaborate closely with physicians and care teams
Develop and implement individualized care plans using multidisciplinary resources
Prioritize care for patients with complex and evolving conditions
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families
Serve as an educator for patients, families, and peers
Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure completion
Apply critical thinking to determine appropriate interventions and timing of care
Administer medications safely and evaluate patient response
Maintain compliance with clinical standards, policies, and continuing education requirements
Participate in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and team collaboration
Contribute ideas to improve patient care and support research/data collection efforts