RN - ICU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Duration: 12 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (18:45 - 07:15) Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Current RN License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS preferred; CCRN preferred Must-Have: - Experience with ventilated patients - Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias - Familiarity with pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoringThis position involves providing critical care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2-3. Candidates must demonstrate experience with sepsis, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and management of patients on ventilators and tracheostomies. Candidates should be comfortable managing diabetic ketoacidosis, dialysis, strokes post-thrombolysis, COVID-19, cardiogenic shock, and surgical recovery. Floating may be required within the facility and to sister campuses as needed. The unit typically cares for adults to geriatrics with a daily census of around 29 patients. Interdisciplinary support includes teams for IV management, physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and more. Weekend shifts will be required every other weekend, and holiday work may be necessary based on the holiday schedule.