RN - 19419678
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate ICU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients in a dynamic, fast-paced Intensive Care Unit. The ICU is licensed for 44 beds and currently uses 36, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. The unit uses Cerner Power Chart. A charge nurse is available and does not take patient assignments; nurse aides are not available, and a unit tech handles secretary and equipment duties. Monitor technicians are available, with no centralized monitoring. Patients may have cardiac conditions, require PCI or open-heart surgery care, or present with sepsis, alcohol-related issues, stroke, CABG, stents, balloon pumps, or craniotomies. PACU patients may be admitted directly to the ICU. The role involves managing drips such as vasopressors, nitroglycerin, and heparin, as well as ventilation management. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy are available 24/7; an IV team is not available. The position is for night shifts of 12 hours, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Nurses are required to work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays. There is potential to float to Telemetry and the Emergency Room for ICU holds. Onboarding includes one day of ICU orientation and one shift on the Tele/Stepdown unit. Orientation is available in December. The position is in the ICU department in City, State.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of ICU experience.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
- NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
- Must exhibit compassion and provide skilled care.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of ICU experience preferred, unless the candidate is from a large institution.
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Manage critical-care drips, including vasopressors, nitroglycerin, and heparin.
- Provide ventilation management.
- Work required night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays.
- Float to Telemetry and the Emergency Room for ICU holds when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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