RN - ICU

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: City, State

Unit Information

MSICU: 40 beds

CVICU: 10 beds (no specific experience required)

PCU: 40 beds

2R PCU Obs: 18 beds, can increase to 27 when open for overflow

CCU: 30 beds

Medical: 89 beds

Surgical: 55 beds

Flex Unit: 9 beds (includes PCU and MS patients)

Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds across two floors

ER Holding Unit: For patients waiting on a bed

COVID Overflow: As needed

Experience Requirements

ICU: 2 years of ICU experience

PCU/PCU ER holds: 2 years of PCU experience

Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

ICU: Respiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, Complicated Post-operative Patients, CVA's, Flap Surgeries, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDA

Note: No craniotomies, major traumas, or major cardiothoracic cases accepted in ICU.

PCU: Respiratory Compromise, Sepsis, Renal Failure, Bleeding Disorders, General Medical/Surgical Patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, General and Ortho Cases

Medical-Surgical: Oncology: Neutropenic, Post-op, Psychiatric Conditions, General Medical Surgical: Post-op, COPD, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, COVID

Inpatient Rehab: Neuro: Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, TBI, Multi-Trauma, Post-COVID, Post-ICU, Ventilator and Tracheostomy Management

Work Environment

The primary unit for this role is the ED Holding Unit, which involves a variety of diagnoses at a fast pace. Staff may care for ICU patients with a 1:2 RN-to-patient ratio, PCU patients at a 1:4 ratio, and medical-surgical patients at a 1:5 ratio. Flexibility and resourcefulness are essential.

Required Certifications

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Required Skills

ICU: Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, Vent Management, Invasive Line Management, Ostomy Care, General Drains, Tracheostomy Care

PCU: Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, Chest Tubes, Lumbar Drains, Tracheostomy, IV Medication Titration

Medical-Surgical: IV Therapy, PCA Management, Chest Tubes, Drains, Ostomy Care, IV Antibiotics

All clinicians are required to possess effective communication and patient education skills.