Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

ATC Travelers A • Baltimore, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) at Johns Hopkins Medicine provides specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients. This role focuses on continuous monitoring, rapid intervention, and the management of complex life-support systems within a world-class academic medical environment.

Job Summary
The ICU RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of evidence-based nursing care for patients with life-threatening conditions. Operating within a multidisciplinary team, the nurse manages advanced technology and medications to stabilize patients, while providing emotional support and education to families during critical health crises.

Requirements

• A valid and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Maryland or a recognized compact state.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program is required for most positions at Johns Hopkins.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.
• Minimum of one to two years of recent experience in a high-acuity ICU or Step-down unit is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to maintain composure and precision in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse medical team.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification is highly desirable and often encouraged for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Performing frequent, comprehensive physical assessments and continuous hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients.
• Managing advanced life-support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and ventricular assist devices (VAD).
• Administering high-alert medications, such as vasopressors, anticoagulants, and sedatives, with precise titration based on patient response.
• Collaborating closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and specialized consultants to execute complex treatment plans.
• Interpreting cardiac rhythms, lab results, and diagnostic imaging to anticipate and respond to rapid changes in patient status.
• Leading or assisting in emergency bedside procedures, including intubations, central line placements, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Facilitating multidisciplinary rounds and advocating for the patient’s clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Providing compassionate end-of-life care and supporting families through difficult decision-making processes.
• Maintaining meticulous documentation of all interventions, monitor readings, and patient outcomes in the electronic health record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level