RN - ICU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Strong telemetry skills Experience titrating vasoactive and inotrope medications Chest tube experience Past ICU experienceDescription: General information about the unit includes a 25-bed capacity. Patient ratios are 2:1. There are no LNAs or PCTs available. Staffing includes around-the-clock mid-levels, trauma surgeons, and respiratory therapists. Physical and occupational therapy is available during the day shift. Equipment utilized includes GE monitors, Hamilton Bipaps, Hiflows, Puritan ventilators, and Hemospheres. Documentation system in use is Meditech Expanse. Schedule requires 12 shifts per month, with 4 weekend shifts. Department leadership manages the schedule around requested time off. Floating will occur on a rotational basis with travelers floating first. Patient experience expectations include updating the MyCare board during bedside shift report. Bedside shift report is performed at each change of shift. The unit is a comprehensive stroke center and a level 2 trauma center. The team consists of experienced staff with new technology and equipment. This position is for someone looking to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.