Rn, Sicu - Mgh
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will work in the 20-bed adult Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), caring for a highly acute and complex surgical patient population in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role uses a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and supports ongoing learning, professional development, clinical excellence, and specialty certifications such as TNCC and CCRN. The nurse interprets the plan of medical care, makes clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensures care is delivered safely and competently, provides individualized nursing care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. This is an onsite, full-time role with a rotating day/night schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
- Knowledge of the care required by the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
- At least one year of nursing experience is sought in the ideal candidate.
- Surgical experience will be considered.
- ICU experience strongly preferred.
- Opportunity to pursue specialty certifications, including TNCC and CCRN.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
- Interpret the plan of medical care and make clinical decisions regarding nursing care.
- Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently.
- Provide individualized nursing care and evaluate nursing care for groups of patients.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital-paid retirement plan
- Tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Discounts on tickets and passes for attractions and events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
