ICU RN

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)The ICU Registered Nurse will provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on critical care management for trauma and neuro surgery patients, as well as medical cardiac patients. The position requires specialized skills and experience in caring for complex patient populations, requiring collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.Unit InformationType of Unit: Surgical ICU & Medical ICUNumber of Beds: 32 beds in SICU and 36 beds in Medical ICU, with an additional 12 bed overflow unitNurse to Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSCommon Diagnoses and Patient TypesKey patient types include:Level 1 trauma casesNeurological issues including CVA and status post-TPACOVID-19, sepsis, and ARDS casesPost-surgical patients including trauma and neuro surgical casesMedical conditions such as sepsis, DKA, and ARDSEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans.Titrate intravenous medications and manage hemodynamic monitoring as required.Interpret cardiac monitors and maintain competency in reading telemetry strips.Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and facilitate effective communication regarding patient status.Document patient care activities accurately in the electronic health record.Provide education and support to patients and their families.RequirementsExperience: Minimum of 3 years recent ICU experience required, with at least 2 years in an ICU setting.Additional Skills: Experience in trauma and neuro care preferred. Ability to manage titratable drips is essential.Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and be flexible with unit needs, including floating between units as required.Schedule and OrientationSelf-scheduling is available; however, management may balance shifts based on unit needs.Weekend requirements include 3 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule.Orientation will range from 1 to 2 days with additional departmental training as needed.Additional InformationThere may be a capacity for low census situations during the contract. No additional call or standby shifts are required for this position.Client Details Address 1955 W Frye Rd City Chandler State AZ Zip Code 85224