ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our team on the 4th Floor, a mixed ICU unit serving both medical and cardiovascular patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing, with ability to manage a range of complex patient conditions.

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: Nights, 1900-0730
• Weekend Requirement: May require working a significant number of Sundays due to high need.

Unit Details

• Bed Capacity: 24 beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU level acuity, 1:3-4 for PCU level acuity.
• Common Diagnoses Include: Sepsis, COPD, Covid, pneumonia, withdrawal, strokes post TNK administration, CRRT, IABP, Impella, PA catheters, and recovery of immediate open-heart patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Titrate IV drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and paralytics.
• Utilize advanced monitoring techniques and interpret cardiac strips independently.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in self-scheduling and work collaboratively to fill scheduling gaps as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience is required.
• Required Certifications: Washington state or compact RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Preferred Skills: Management of advanced nursing technologies such as Swans, Prismaflex CRRT, IABP, and experience in immediate open-heart recovery.

Additional Information

• CNA support is available at a 1:12 ratio, with potential for 1:1 sitter assignments.
• Hospitalist or Intensivist is in-house 24/7 with a dedicated pharmacist until 11 PM.
• Respiratory therapy support is available continuously.
• Nurses will float as necessary, primarily among critical care units.
• Professional scrub colors are required.
• An EPIC training module will be mandatory for nursing staff, in addition to an 8-hour onboarding orientation.

Team Culture

We are looking for candidates who exhibit a flexible, team-oriented mentality, and who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment.