RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients facing critical medical conditions. This role involves a range of duties aimed at ensuring optimal patient outcomes in acute care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions and implement patient care plans.
• Treat wounds and provide advanced life support interventions.
• Assist physicians in performing medical procedures.
• Observe and record vital signs for patients under care.
• Ensure functioning of medical equipment, including ventilators and monitors.
• Administer intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed.
• Perform suctioning and other necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with the critical care team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Respond to life-threatening situations following established nursing protocols.
• Act as a patient advocate and provide support to families.
• Provide education and resources to patients and their families regarding care and treatment.
• Care for pre- and post-operative patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wyoming or a multi-state RN license.
• A minimum of 2 years of recent ICU RN experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are preferred.
• Experience in caring for pediatric and adolescent patients is a plus.
• Willingness to float between multiple locations depending on patient care needs.

Additional Information

This position may involve occasional travel between facilities based on patient census and operational needs.