Registered Nurse - ICU - ICURN 0824 NS#04

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location: Holland, MI
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: Nights | 12-hour shifts | 3 shifts/week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for an 8-week contract. The ideal candidate will have strong critical-care experience and be comfortable providing independent nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity acute-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in status.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, oxygenation, and other critical parameters.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to orders and facility protocols.
• Manage and monitor IV pumps, cardiac monitors, and other critical-care equipment.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient documentation.
• Perform ongoing assessments and communicate significant findings to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and hospital policies.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist with procedures and interventions appropriate to the ICU setting.
• Prioritize and manage patient care effectively in a high-acuity environment.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

• Current, active RN license .
• 2 years of prior RN experience in the desired specialty preferred.
• Recent hospital and/or clinical nursing experience preferred.
• ICU/Critical Care experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic patient documentation systems preferred.
• Familiarity with critical-care equipment, including:
  • Cardiac monitors
  • IV pumps
  • ICU monitoring equipment
• Specialty certification preferred, such as:
  • CCRN
  • CRN
  • CNOR
  • CEN
  • Other relevant specialty certification
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.