RN Hospital-ICU Nights

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care to ICU patients, monitoring their condition and implementing appropriate interventions.Utilize advanced life support techniques and equipment to ensure patient safety and comfort.Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, while observing patient responses and adjusting care as needed.Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and evaluate patient care plans.Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.Participate in the educational and mentoring of nursing staff and students in the unit.Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and best practices in delivering patient care.QualificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) with a valid and active license in New York and all other active RN licenses.Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting; 4-5 years of experience preferred.Demonstrated experience with advanced critical care techniques, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex.Experience in cardiovascular care is highly preferred.Current certifications in AHA ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS are required.Competence in electronic medical records; experience with EPIC is required.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with team members and patients' families.Willingness to float to other units as necessary, with exceptions for behavioral and emergency departments.Unit SpecificsICU encompasses a total of 42 patient beds: Neuro/Med, CTICU, and Surgical/Trauma.Common patient diagnoses include strokes, sepsis, acute mental status changes, cardiogenic shock, and post-surgical care.Specialty equipment utilized within the unit includes IABP, CRRT (PRISMA or NxStage), and ICP monitoring.Work ScheduleThis position operates on a night shift from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Please note that block scheduling is not guaranteed.ScrubsThe designated scrubs color for this role is navy blue.