ICU RN

RN - ICU Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Experience with ventilators and drip titrationsComfortable caring for patients of all age populations Description:The ICU unit consists of 5 beds.Staff-to-patient ratios are 1:2-3, with 1:1 for unstable vent patients.Common diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, DKA, COPD exacerbation, and RSV/Influenza/COVID-19.Occasional stable pediatric patients may be present. The position requires RNs to titrate drips, including heparin, vasopressors, Bumex, insulin, and sedation/analgesia.A supervisor is available 24/7.Charge RNs are unit RNs and take on patient assignments.There is 1 Certified Nursing Assistant for the department on day shifts.A hospitalist is available in-house.Respiratory therapy is present in the ICU 24/7.Telemetry is monitored, with RNs responsible for reading telemetry strips for med-surg patients. The schedule requires three 12-hour shifts per week, with weekend shifts every other week.Holiday requirements are negotiable.If placed on low census, reporting to work within 30 minutes is expected.Floating to other departments may occur; RNs can choose to crosstrain fully if desired.The dress code for the unit is navy blue.Unit-specific orientation lasts 3-6 shifts or longer if needed.The environment is noted for excellent staffing ratios and teamwork among staff.The cancellation policy allows for the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.The charting system used is MEDITECH. #J-18808-Ljbffr