RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in critical care, with specific experience in various ICU specialties.

Unit Information:

• Unit Type: ICU
• Beds: 42 (East: 20, West: 22), with specialized areas including Neuro/Med (22 beds), CTICU (6 beds), and Surg/Trauma (14 beds).
• Common Patient Diagnoses:
  • Neuro/Med: Strokes, Sepsis, Altered Mental Status (AMS), Neuro Interventions (TCAR), Respiratory Failure, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Post-St-elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).
  • CTICU: Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiogenic Shock, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) surgery.
  • Surg/Trauma: Trauma patients, Major post-operative surgeries.
• Specialty Equipment: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prisma or NxStage, Ventriculostomy, Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring, Targeted Temperature Management (Artic Sun).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions requiring immediate and continuous attention.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to support patient care.
• Float to other units as necessary, with the exception of Behavioral and Emergency Room units.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; 4-5 years preferred.
• Previous travel experience is required.
• Current AHA certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Experience with CRRT and Prismaflex is required.
• Prior cardiac experience is highly preferred.
• Active New York RN license and verification of all active RN licenses through NURSYS.

Shift Details:

Shifts will be from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed.

Scrub Colors:

Navy scrubs are required for this position.