RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)This position requires a minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience to be considered. Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) experience.Certification RequirementsBLS (Basic Life Support)ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)Unit InformationSpecialty: Surgical ICU - Trauma Neuro SurgeryNumber of Beds: 32Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1Common diagnoses/types of patients include:Level 1 trauma center casesFalls, gunshot wounds (GSW), blunt trauma, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)Patients over the age of 15Exploratory laparotomy (ex-lap), craniotomy, specialty neuro-surgery casesStroke (CVA), status post-tPA, COVID, sepsis, ARDSResponsibilitiesStaff are expected to:Titrate intravenous drips including but not limited to: Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex, Morphine, Dilaudid, Ketamine, Rocuronium, Levophed, Vasopressin, Cardene, Labetalol, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, and Insulin.Float to telemetry as required with a patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4.Participate in the validation of skills for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as needed.Additional InformationCharge Nurse: Yes, charge nurses do not take patients.No nursing aids on the unit; used only for sitters and as health unit secretaries.Hospitalist or Intensivist available on-site 24/7.Respiratory Therapy (RT) is available in the ICU 24/7.Self-scheduling is available, with three weekend shifts required in a four-week schedule.One holiday may be taken off during the assignment.OrientationUnit/department-specific orientation is provided over 1-2 days.LocationPosition located in a surgical ICU setting in the region of City, State.QualificationsCandidates accepted for this role must be RNs with a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience, with at least 2 years specifically in an ICU setting. While Level 1 trauma or neuro experience is preferred, it is not required. Prior experience in a similar-sized ICU is advantageous.UNA Dysrhythmia Exam is required to be completed 24-48 hours prior to acceptance of the position, with a maximum of 2 attempts allowed. A pass/fail simulation lab assessment will take place on the first day of orientation.