Acute Care ICU Registered Nurse - Intensive Care

Acute Care Icu Registered Nurse – Intensive Care

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our ICU Team at a leading hospital in Louisiana, part of a rapidly growing health system serving the Northern Alabama community. In this role, you will provide direct and specialized nursing care to critically ill patients. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $68,503 - $93,344

Schedule: Nights

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate critically ill patients, including vital signs, neurological status, and response to treatments.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and other prescribed treatments.
• Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, including wound care, pain management, and infection control.
• Document patient status, treatment plans, and progress accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide life-saving interventions, including CPR and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and evidence-based nursing practices.

Key Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
• Modality change and new graduates welcomed.