Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Weekend Night Shift)

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. This is a night shift position requiring commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Details

Unit: Russell ICU (RICU)

Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Number of Beds: 11

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with conditions such as ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic Ventilation, and more.

Administer and titrate vasoactive and sedation medications, insulin, and heparin as needed.

Perform line placements and intubations as required.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hospitalists and intensivists, to ensure optimal patient care.

Utilize critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in managing patient care.

Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs continuously.

Engage in self-scheduling and potential for extra shifts.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU setting, with CRRT experience preferred.

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Skills: Strong cardiac skills are preferred; ability to read and interpret EKG strips is essential.

Scheduling and Expectations

Shift Length: 12-hour shifts.

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.

Holiday Requirements: Willingness to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).

Floating Requirements: May float to CSICU or other critical care units as needed.

Orientation and Training

A comprehensive orientation program will include training in the Medical ICU, as well as exposure to Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs.

Additional Information

Pharmacy support is available 24/7.

Self-scheduling options are provided, with schedules released four weeks in advance.

Thrive Staffing