RN ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit provides life-saving care to critically ill patients with complex, multi-system illnesses and injuries. The role involves meticulous assessment, sophisticated interventions, and continuous monitoring of unstable patients who require a high level of nursing care. The nurse supervises care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act, and uses critical thinking and rapid decision-making while providing compassionate support to patients and families. The position offers a $17,500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to eligible new hires. It is covered by a union work agreement and uses rotating 12-hour shifts. There is no on-call expectation. Weekend and holiday rotation is every other weekend and holiday, with an anticipated move to every third weekend and holiday within six months to a year.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
- At least 1–2 years of critical care (ICU) nursing experience is highly preferred; equivalent acute care experience is considered.
- Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or an active Registered Nurse license in a compact state.
- Working knowledge of critical care nursing principles, advanced physiological assessment, and management of life-sustaining technologies.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications within the orientation period, with recertification as required.
- Communication skills for frequent oral and written communication with patients, families, visitors, medical staff, and employees.
- Accountability for one's conduct and support of positive working relationships.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Critical care (ICU) nursing experience; equivalent acute care experience is also considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, including continuous physiological monitoring, life-support interventions, and complex medication regimens.
- Implement and manage individualized care plans for critical illnesses and injuries, including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-surgical complications.
- Perform advanced assessments and interpret diagnostic data, including hemodynamic waveforms, laboratory results, and ventilator settings.
- Adjust interventions based on patient response and promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, specialized therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care.
- Manage advanced life-support equipment and technologies, including mechanical ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), vasoactive drips, and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and families, provide education and emotional support, and facilitate end-of-life discussions or decision-making.
- Supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintain confidentiality and support positive working relationships among staff, other disciplines and departments, families, visitors, and patients.
Benefits
- $17,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
- Relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
