Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced ICU RN to join a 10-bed, high-acuity intensive care unit in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This unit manages medical and surgical ICU patients, including ventilated patients, vasoactive medication management, cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and low-acuity trauma cases. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team-focused environment. Unit Details 10 private ICU beds Continuous cardiac monitoring Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2–3 (Days & Nights) Average Census: 8–10 patients Average Length of Stay: 3–4 days Strong leadership presence on unit Shadow shift required prior to hire
Requirements
- Active Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license.
- Minimum 1 year of recent (within last 3 years) acute care ER, ICU, or CVICU experience.
- PCU/IMCU considered with minimum 2 years experience.
- BLS certification (within 30 days if not current).
- ACLS certification (within 90 days if not current).
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (within 90 days).
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (within 90 days).
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree.
- CCRN certification.
- Strong teamwork and adaptability skills.
- This role is best suited for a collaborative, adaptable RN with strong critical care assessment skills and the ability to manage ventilated and medically complex patients in a fast-paced ICU setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients.
- Perform continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring.
- Administer vasoactive drips and advanced ICU therapies.
- Conduct frequent patient reassessments and respond to acute changes.
- Collaborate with intensivists and interdisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatments and recovery plans.
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation.
- Promote patient safety and high-quality outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay plus specialty and night differentials
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off and paid family leave
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance
- Relocation support (case-by-case)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
