RN - ICU

Registered Nurse (RN)This role primarily involves providing nursing care to patients across various units, including emergency department holding and float pool teams. Nurses will support a diverse patient population while adapting to different care environments within the healthcare setting.Role ResponsibilitiesFloat within designated areas to support unit needs based on patient care requirements.Provide nursing care for patients across multiple units including ICU, PCU, medical-surgical, and rehab.Monitor patient conditions and implement nursing interventions according to established care protocols.Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and perform necessary procedures as needed.Ensure effective communication with healthcare team members and provide patient education.Participate in collaborative care planning and discharge planning for patients.Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.Minimum Experience RequirementsICU: 1 year of experience in an ICU setting.PCU: 1.5 years of experience in a PCU setting.PCU ER holds: 1 year with strong PCU experience and positive references.Medical-Surgical: 1 year of experience.Patient RatiosICU: 1:2 based on acuity.PCU and CCU: 1:4, depending on acuity or patient discharges.Medical and Surgical: 1:5.Rehab: 1:8 in a team model.Patient TypesNurses are expected to care for patients with a variety of conditions, including:ICU: Respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients, strokes, and recovery from cardiac arrest.PCU: Respiratory compromise, renal failure, bleeding disorders, and general medical/surgical patients.Medical-Surgical: Oncology, post-op care, COPD, CHF, sepsis, and general medical overflow.Rehab: Patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and other complex medical conditions.Support and ResourcesAvailable support from techs, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists 24/7.Utilization of EPIC for charting, along with other medical technology systems.Continuous education opportunities for skills enhancement.Certifications RequiredICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS.Scheduling and OrientationOrientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation followed by 1 day on the assigned unit.Additional orientation hours provided for floating to other units.Must adhere to a schedule that includes every other weekend.Join a dynamic healthcare team committed to providing high-quality patient care across various settings. Nurses are encouraged to apply their critical thinking skills and clinical expertise while adapting to a fast-paced work environment.