RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)This position requires working 12-hour night shifts and may include weekends and holidays. Travelers are expected to float to sister facilities and may also float to MedSurg units as needed. The ICU consists of 8 beds and primarily caters to medical ICU patients.RequirementsYears of Experience: 2 YearsRequired Certifications: ACLS (AHA)BLS (AHA)NIHSSPALS (AHA)Position DetailsThis position requires working 12-hour night shifts and may include weekends and holidays. Travelers are expected to float to sister facilities and may also float to MedSurg units as needed. The ICU consists of 8 beds and primarily caters to medical ICU patients.Role ResponsibilitiesPatient-to-nurse ratios of 1:1 to 1:2.Utilization of Cerner for electronic medical records.Charge nurse role available; charge nurses typically do not take patients but may assist with break relief.Read and interpret EKG strips, and care for patients on ventilators.Collaboration with Hospitalists or Intensivists, who are available onsite.Availability of an IV team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services 24/7.Self-scheduling with the manager balancing schedules, which are accessible to staff from home.Orientation & TrainingFloor-specific orientation will include 1 to 2 days with a preceptor to ensure adequate training and integration into the unit.Additional InformationWeekend requirement includes every other weekend.Holidays will be rotated among core staff, and requests for time off will be considered but not guaranteed.Scrub colors required are navy, with under shirts in navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets may be navy as optional attire.ICU layout features a horseshoe configuration, providing a conducive environment for nursing tasks.Common diagnoses include medical ICU conditions. The PACU is adjacent to the ICU.