RN - ICU

ICU Registered NurseICU Registered Nurse provides critical care nursing to patients who are experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions. The nurse will manage patients on ventilators, Bipap, and High Flow Nasal Cannula devices. The role includes assisting providers with intubation, central line placement, and chest tube placement. Additional responsibilities involve managing vasoactive infusions, sedation, and other therapeutics such as heparin and paralytics. The nurse will interpret arterial blood gases and monitor patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. Candidates should have experience with intravenous insulin protocols, phlebotomy, and the interpretation of dysrhythmias. The role requires strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Patient populations include adults and geriatrics with diagnoses ranging from acute respiratory failure to stroke and post-operative care.