Job Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with neurological conditions. The role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and use of specialized equipment. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to strict patient-to-nurse ratios are essential. Candidates must have at least one year of ICU experience and required certifications, with a strong emphasis on neuro skills and critical care expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Operate and manage specialized ICU and neurological equipment.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Meditech charting system.
• Float between like units as needed to meet facility demands.
• Adhere to a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio to ensure high-quality care.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license valid for the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year ICU experience with neuro critical care skills preferred.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Ability to operate specialized ICU equipment.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with specialized neurological equipment and care.
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records system.
• Previous experience working in acute care hospital ICU settings.

Special Considerations:

• Weekend work required every other weekend (approximately 4 weekends in a 4-week period).
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Floating between like units may be required to meet facility needs.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager discretion.
• Strict adherence to a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions must be included at time of submission.
• Free parking available on site.

Scheduling:

• Shift assignments include day and night shifts as determined by the facility.
• Weekend shifts scheduled every other weekend to meet facility needs.
• Guaranteed hours with facility ability to call off once per two-week pay period.
• Start date ASAP with scheduling flexibility based on staffing requirements.

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift

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