RN - ICU

Job Opportunity

This position consists of a 3x12 hour day shift from 07:00 to 19:30, with weekend coverage required every other weekend, though this may vary based on unit needs. Floating to other similar units and nearby facilities is required.

Medication and Documentation Systems

• Medication System: Omnicell
• Documentation System: EPIC

Patient Diagnoses

• Sepsis
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Stroke
• Acute Respiratory Distress/Failure
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Post Cardiac Arrest
• Electrolyte Imbalances

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Current State Registered Nurse License

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1.5 years of charge experience.
• Patient ratios specified:
  • Days: 2 patients to 1 nurse
  • Nights: 2 patients to 1 nurse
  • Weekends: 2 patients to 1 nurse
• Charting System Experience:
  • 1 year of experience with EPIC required.

Skills Required

• Arterial line management
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood product administration
• Caring for ventilated patients
• Central line care and management
• Management of continuous IV paralytics and sedation
• CVA/Acute Stroke management
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias
• Isolation precautions and PPE
• IV insulin protocols
• Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG
• Phlebotomy and PICC line management
• Administering and monitoring procedural sedation
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Suctioning (endotracheal and nasotracheal)
• Titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips

Unit Information

The unit serves adult and geriatric patients with a daily census of approximately 5, offering interdisciplinary support including:

• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Pharmacy

Orientation and Compliance

Orientation for new hires is held every Monday, with pre-assignment testing and required modules to be completed within 48 hours of receiving login information. These modules are billable for up to 16 hours and must be completed annually.

Floating Policy

Agency staff may be required to float to other units or campuses as needed, provided they are qualified and have demonstrated documented competencies for tasks involved.

Location

This position is located in [City, State].