Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients
• Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and neurological status
• Administer IV medications, vasopressors, sedatives, and other critical therapies
• Operate and manage advanced life-support equipment such as ventilators and infusion pumps
• Provide care for patients with organ failure, severe infections, trauma, or post-surgical complications
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and participate in resuscitation efforts
• Interpret lab results and diagnostic data to guide patient care
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and recovery expectations
• Maintain detailed patient documentation and ensure adherence to safety and infection control standards

ICU RNs frequently care for patients with:

• Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation
• Sepsis or severe infections
• Cardiac arrest or severe cardiac conditions
• Traumatic injuries
• Stroke or neurological emergencies
• Multi-organ failure
• Post-operative complications after major surgery