RN / REGISTERED NURSE - CRITICAL CARE FLOAT (ICU, ED, PACU, PCU)

• Direct Patient Care
  • Deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across multiple specialty areas.
  • Provide safe, high-quality care to patients with varying levels of acuity.
• Emergency & Critical Response
  • Respond promptly to emergent and critical situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma activations, and behavioral emergencies.
  • Apply advanced clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-stress scenarios.
• Advanced Clinical Therapies & Medication Management
  • Manage complex medical therapies such as ventilators, vasoactive drips, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced cardiac life support equipment.
  • Safely administer medications, including high-alert medications, chemotherapy, and moderate sedation agents.
• Procedures & Technical Skills
  • Perform and maintain competency in advanced procedures, including central line care, chest tube management, wound vac therapy, arterial line monitoring, and peritoneal dialysis.
  • Ensure procedural accuracy and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Collaboration & Care Coordination
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care during admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharges.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure seamless transitions across units.
• Safety, Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Adhere to hospital policies regarding patient safety, infection prevention, hazardous drug handling, radiation safety, and equipment use.
  • Maintain professionalism, accountability, and adaptability while floating between diverse clinical environments.
• Patient & Family Support
  • Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care, including education, emotional support, and assistance with end-of-life care.
  • Serve as a supportive resource to patients and families throughout the care experience.

• Minimum 5 years of acute care nursing experience
• At least 2 years experience in the ICU, ED, or Progressive Care setting
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to multiple clinical settings. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• EPIC preferred

• IV Therapy & Vascular Access

• Proficient in IV insertion, phlebotomy, port access, and central line maintenance.
• Competent in managing arterial lines, including setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Monitoring & Emergency Equipment

• Skilled in operating and interpreting cardiac monitoring systems.
• Competent with ventilators, defibrillators, rapid infusers, and other emergency response equipment.
• Experienced in managing advanced circulatory support devices such as IABP, Impella, and LVADs.

• Critical Care Clinical Skills

• Proficient in administering and titrating vasoactive infusions and managing complex hemodynamic needs.
• Skilled in ventilator management, including ventilator modes and sedation vacation practices.
• Experienced in conducting neuro assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, and recovery from procedures.

• Procedural & Perioperative Support

• Provides comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care.
• Competent in time-outs, sheath removal, patient preparation, and recovery protocols.

• Patient Safety & Risk Prevention

• Knowledgeable in safe patient handling, fall prevention strategies, and suicide precautions.
• Adheres to infection prevention practices and proper restraint techniques according to policy.

• Specialized Therapies

• Competent in managing CRRT , peritoneal dialysis, and wound VAC therapy.
• Skilled in administering and monitoring enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Utilizes evidence-based pain management modalities.

• Communication & Documentation

• Demonstrates proficiency with EMR charting and accurate clinical documentation.
• Uses structured handoff tools such as SBAR to support safe communication.
• Engages in effective communication through systems like Perfect Serve, ensuring timely updates and critical value reporting.
• Provides clear, empathetic education to patients and families.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente ... r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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