RN ICU MICU

Job Summary:

The SMH Level 3 RN MICU is a Registered Nurse specializing in intensive care unit (ICU) settings including Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Respiratory Special Care, and Surgical Progressive Care. This role requires strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills to provide acute care to critically ill patients. The nurse will be assigned to ICU units based on staffing needs and must maintain current knowledge in critical care practices. At least two years of ICU experience and required certifications are essential. Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care in various ICU specialties including MICU, SICU, and Respiratory Special Care.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and implement treatment plans in critical care settings.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain current knowledge of critical care best practices and protocols.
• Serve as charge nurse as needed and participate in on-call, callback, and holiday coverage per unit requirements.
• Adhere to hospital policies and standards for patient safety and quality care.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of New York (NY license only).
• Minimum of two years of ICU acute care experience.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system within the last year.
• Additional critical care certifications or specialty training.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to work rotating day, evening, and night shifts.
• Every other weekend (EOW) work schedule with holiday, on-call, callback, and charge nurse duties as required.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.
• Ability to obtain TB skin test as required.
• Compliance with full COVID-19 vaccination including booster is mandatory.

Scheduling:

• Rotating shifts covering day, evening, and night shifts.
• Every other weekend schedule.
• Shift assignments based on inpatient unit needs and staffing requirements.