RN - 19320307

MVHS • Utica, NY

29d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in critical care nursing and be willing to float to various units as needed. The unit has 42 beds, including Neuro/Med, CTICU, and Surg/Trauma. Common patient diagnoses include strokes, sepsis, altered mental status, cardiovascular surgery, trauma cases, and major post-operative cases. Specialty equipment used includes Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Prisma or NxStage, Ventriculostomy, Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring, and Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) - Arctic Sun.

Requirements

• Current New York RN license and all active RN licenses.
• Current AHA certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex systems is required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in ICU settings (SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, MS ICU, or Neuro ICU) preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Utilize advanced critical care skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical metrics.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status and care plans.
• Float to different units as required, excluding Behavioral Health and Emergency Room unless specifically assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed