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Registered Nurse - ICU

TactStaff

Job Description

Job Summary:

Registered Nurse (ICU) providing critical care support during high-demand periods. You will monitor patient status closely, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess critically ill patients and monitor vital signs, hemodynamics, and clinical status continuously.
  • Administer medications and therapies according to established protocols and provider orders.
  • Manage ventilators, alarms, lines, and infusion therapies while maintaining patient safety and integrity.
  • Perform nursing interventions for acutely unstable patients and initiate escalation per policy.
  • Coordinate care by communicating changes in condition with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other team members.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.

    Qualifications:
  • Hold an active Registered Nurse license with authorization to practice in the required state/region.
  • Demonstrate ICU experience with competency in critical care nursing workflows.
  • Possess current BLS and ACLS credentials (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Apply strong clinical judgment for rapid assessment, prioritization, and escalation.
  • Maintain proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation standards.
  • Exhibit teamwork and communication skills in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.

    Benefits & Growth:
  • Develop deeper critical care expertise through structured support and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Strengthen skills in high-acuity patient management, escalation, and documentation best practices.
  • Enhance professional resilience by working within a coordinated team during peak demand periods.
Benefits
  • Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Travel reimbursement for assignments
  • Paid sick leave and additional valuable benefits
  • Access to our $1,000 Inspire a Friend Referral Program

Why TactStaff?
Choosing TactStaff means partnering with a team that understands the unique demands and rewards of ICU . We're here to provide you with meaningful assignments that support your professional growth while ensuring each role is a step toward achieving your long-term career goals.


Apply today to experience how TactStaff can elevate your ICU career!
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