RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)The ICU Registered Nurse will function as a bedside nurse providing direct care to critically ill adult patients in a rural critical access hospital environment. The role requires prior ICU experience and the ability to manage patients based on acuity levels.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3, depending on patient acuity.Assist on the Med-Surg unit during low ICU census as needed, with limited assignments of approximately 1-2 Med-Surg patients.Participate in patient care activities under the oversight of the Charge Nurse.QualificationsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.Prior ICU experience is a mandatory requirement.Demonstrated competence in caring for critically ill adult patients.Work ScheduleThe position requires a commitment to working weekends, with a total of six weekend shifts per schedule. The standard shift is a 3x12-hour format, from 07:00 to 19:00.Additional InformationThe role does not involve on-call responsibilities or charge nurse duties, as oversight is provided by a designated Charge Nurse for both Med-Surg and ICU units. Agency RNs should be familiar with EPIC and are encouraged to inquire about specific protocols related to patient assignments and care activities.Facility HighlightsType of Facility: Short Term Acute CareTotal Staffed Beds: 49Level IV Trauma CenterFree parking is available in unrestricted spaces for all staff.