RN - 19338649

Temple University Hospital • Philadelphia, PA

26d

About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) assesses, implements, and evaluates care for patients under the supervision of licensed physicians. The role requires strong knowledge of nursing principles and practices and the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. The nurse may float to various units and participates in orientation programs to become familiar with unit-specific operations and patient needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting; new graduates are not considered.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Implement and evaluate nursing care based on established protocols and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver individualized patient care.
• Direct nursing support staff in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policies.
• Float to various units as necessary, including all ICUs, step-down units, IMCU, ED, and occasionally Women’s and Family units.
• Maintain patient ratios not exceeding 1:3 while assigned to any unit.
• Participate in orientation programs to become familiarized with various units and patient needs.
• Be available to work surrounding holidays and requests for time off (RTO) as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree