RN - ICU

Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), monitoring and managing critical patients. Titrate and manage intravenous medications effectively, including sedation and vasoactive agents. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Conduct ongoing assessments and documentation of patient conditions and responses to treatment. Assist in the orientation and training of new staff, as well as contribute to a positive team environment. Float to Progressive Care Units or Med Surg as required, adhering to established patient ratios.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience required. Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are mandatory. Proficient in EHR systems, with experience in Epic preferred. Ability to float to multiple locations within the region as needed. Strong communication and critical thinking skills. Unit InformationThe ICU unit consists of 10 beds with a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. The unit handles various medical and surgical cases, requiring adept management of critical drips and patient care. ScheduleShifts: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Every other weekend required, with reasonable requests for time off accepted. Rotational holiday requirements with permanent staff.

Additional Information: Orientation will include meeting with a unit educator and one full shift of training. There are no designated nurse aides on the unit, and a charge nurse is available on every shift for support. Respiratory therapy is available in-house 24/7, providing necessary equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators.