Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Prime Healthcare • Riverdale, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse provides intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The role requires advanced critical-care skills, quick decision-making, and compassionate patient care. The nurse monitors vital signs and blood oxygen levels, administers intravenous fluids, and communicates with the medical team to adjust care plans. The position is full-time, with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in an acute-care hospital; critical-care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Critical Care Course.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Critical-care experience as a staff RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to critically ill patients by conducting detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions.
• Use advanced equipment, including cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices, to track vital signs and physiological parameters.
• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing; monitor patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, serving as a liaison to help them understand the care being provided.
• Document patient care to support continuity and compliance, and maintain infection-control and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

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