PCU / ICU Registered Nurse - RN

Job OpportunityThis position is within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) which is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with a focus on critical care management.LocationCity: [City Name], State: [State Name]General InformationNumber of Beds: 10Number of Staff: 30Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuityType of Equipment Used: External Ventricular Draining Device (EVD)Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - ECMO starting in early 2019Electronic Medical Record System: MeditechHiring ProfileEssential Skills Required:A minimum of 3 years of critical care experience (excluding travel assignments)Experience in EVD management and monitoringHypothermia managementVentilator managementAdministering vasoactive drugsCompletion of NIH Stroke ScaleImmediate post-open heart managementUnderstanding of hemodynamics and ABG interpretationExperience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)Preferred Skills:Proficiency in line placementExperience with intubation proceduresIdeal Candidate ProfileStrong interpersonal skillsExceptional critical thinking abilities, particularly under pressureDress CodeScrub Color: VariableNo visible piercings; tattoos should be coveredUnit Policies and GuidelinesNurses will float to Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed, with priority given to travelers for floating.Awards and RecognitionBeacon AwardAdditional InformationWe are actively hiring and welcome new graduates to our team. An exceptional team player who enjoys teaching and mentoring others is highly valued in our unit. We offer a collaborative environment with access to advanced equipment and technology.