RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)Location: City, StateUnit: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)Shift: Nights, with weekend and holiday requirementsShift Length: 12 hoursGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekJob Responsibilities:Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.Manage patient care according to established protocols and best practices.Administer medications and titrate intravenous (IV) drips as necessary.Monitor patient vital signs and respond promptly to changes in condition.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care.Participate in patient and family education regarding care plans and recovery processes.Float to telemetry when required, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.Qualifications:Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience, including neuro or cardiovascular experience.Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.Must complete the UNA Dysrhythmia Exam prior to acceptance of the position, with a maximum of two attempts.Successful completion of a pass/fail Sim Lab on the first day of orientation.Work Environment:32-bed Surgical ICU focused on trauma neuro surgery.Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1, with charge nurse responsibilities not including patient care.Full-time respiratory therapy support in the ICU.Additional Information:Self-scheduling is allowed; managers may balance shifts according to unit needs.Weekend requirements include three shifts per four-week schedule.One holiday off during assignment.Orientation is 1-2 days, specific to the unit.Skills validation for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices will be provided as needed.