ICU RN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care UnitWe are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Intermediate Care Unit. This is a high-acuity stepdown unit focused on providing optimal care for patients transitioning from critical care.Unit InformationNumber of Beds: 19 Staffing: 7 RNs Patient Ratios: 3:1 Type of Equipment: Bedside monitors, Alaris IV pumps, heated humidity high flow O2, BiPap, chest tubes, tracheostomy, kangaroo feeding pumps, gastric tubes, surgical drains EMR: EPICKey ResponsibilitiesPerform thorough physical assessments, including intake and output every four hours. Conduct hourly safety rounds to ensure patient well-being. Assist with positioning and activities of daily living (ADLs) every two hours as indicated. Facilitate bedside handoffs to maintain continuity of care. Manage emergent cardioversion procedures as necessary.QualificationsRequired Experience: 1 year of step-down ICU/Intermediate Care/Progressive Care experience. 1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience. Preferred Experience: Experience with tracheostomy patients requiring continuous BiPap or long-term ventilation support. Experience administering titratable drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, nitro, cardene, ketamine, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone. Experience with CIWA assessments and alcohol/drug withdrawal treatment.Required CertificationsAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) NIH Stroke Scale (NIH-SS)Work EnvironmentThe ideal candidate will be positive, team-focused, and adaptable to rapidly changing patient acuity levels. You should thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and be prepared to manage high patient throughput, including rapid responses to emergencies, ED admissions, and ICU transfers.ScheduleNight shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Every other weekend shift required (totaling four weekend shifts per month).Dress CodeNavy blue scrubs are the designated attire for this unit.Floating AreasPossible rotation to cardiac surgery IMC, medical-telemetry, medical-surgical, and ortho-neuro units as needed.