Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

As an RN in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you provide high-acuity, life-sustaining care for critically ill patients requiring rapid assessment, continuous monitoring, and advanced interventions.

You coordinate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and the nursing team to deliver evidence-based critical care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous monitoring, titrate medications, and respond to decompensation.
• Administer vasoactive infusions, analgesia, and sedatives per protocols.
• Manage ventilator support and assist with invasive procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams on care plans and rounds.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families about prognosis, goals of care, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred; ADN with critical care exposure acceptable.

Current, active RN license in the state of employment.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• CCRNs or Critical Care Certification preferred

Strong critical care assessment, mechanical ventilation familiarity, and proficiency with EHR.

Experience

• 2–4 years of ICU experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience managing unstable patients and coordinating with ICU teams.

Preferred

• BSN; CCRN or similar certification; familiarity with ECMO or advanced monitoring.

Work Environment

High-acuity ICU with continuous patient monitoring and rapid decision-making requirements.

Rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, with emphasis on handoffs and thorough documentation.