RN - ICU

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in critical care nursing and be willing to float to various units as needed.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 42 beds (including Neuro/Med, CTICU, and Surg/Trauma)
• Common Patient Diagnoses:
  • Neuro/Med: Strokes, Sepsis, Altered Mental Status (AMS), Neuro Intervention (TCAR), Respiratory Failure, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Post-Stemi
  • CTICU: Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
  • Surg/Trauma: Trauma cases, Major post-operative cases
• Specialty Equipment:
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Prisma or NxStage
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) - Arctic Sun

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Utilize advanced critical care skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical metrics.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status and care plans.
• Float to different units as required, excluding Behavioral Health and Emergency Room unless specifically assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in ICU settings (SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, MS ICU, or Neuro ICU) preferred.
• Current New York RN license and all active RN licenses.
• Current AHA certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex systems is required.
• Experience in cardiovascular care is highly preferred.

Shift Information

• Shift Hours: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Schedule: Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• Scrub Color: Navy

Location

This position is located in the city of New York, NY .

If you are a skilled ICU Registered Nurse with a passion for providing high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.