Registered Nurse ICU

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (ICU) is responsible for delivering specialized nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit, providing skilled patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role demands strong clinical expertise, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced critical care environment. A minimum of two years of ICU experience and required certifications are essential. Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor patient status continuously.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and clinical observations.
• Respond to emergencies and provide critical interventions as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies.
• Float to other units as required to support staffing needs.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 2 years ICU nursing experience.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Charge nurse experience in ICU settings.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Additional specialty certifications related to critical care nursing.

Special Considerations:

• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Position requires working in an ICU environment with critically ill patients.
• First-time travel nurses may be considered; locals must live outside a 75-mile radius.

Scheduling:

• Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• Shift assignments based on unit needs and staffing requirements.
• Typical ICU shifts, potentially including day, evening, or night rotations.