RN - ICU

Registered Nurse - ICU

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit. The unit is licensed for 44 beds but currently utilizes 36. Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, with CCRN preferred. Patient ratios are typically 1:2 or 1:1. The electronic medical records system used is Cerner Power Chart. Charge nurses are present; they do not carry a patient assignment. Unit techs handle secretary and equipment duties, but there are no nurse aides. Weekend work is required every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Holidays are part of the schedule as needed, integrated with staff rotations. Navy blue scrubs are the designated uniform color. There are 44 hardwired monitors, and monitor tech support is available, but centralized monitoring is not available. Common medical drips include vasopressors, nitroglycerin, and heparin. Ventilator support is available in the unit. Clientists or intensivists are on-site 24/7. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are also available 24/7. Shifts are either from 0645 to 1915 or 1845 to 0715. Floating to Telemetry and Emergency Room for ICU holds is required. The position includes one day of orientation within the ICU and an additional shift orientation in the Telemetry/Stepdown unit. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac issues, sepsis, strokes, and various post-operative conditions. Travel nurses must possess competence, skill, and compassion for patient care. Cancellations of up to 4 shifts may occur during the 13-week assignment. Behavior that emphasizes patient satisfaction is highly valued in this role.