Registered Nurse Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for providing expert nursing care to critically ill patients, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios, and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team. This role requires specialized knowledge in neuro ICU preferred, strong clinical skills, and adherence to block scheduling and weekend shift requirements to ensure high-quality patient care in a Level II Trauma Center environment.

• Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
• Manage patient assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 as required.
• Float between units as needed to support patient care demands.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate care plans.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and dress code requirements.
• Participate in block scheduling and fulfill weekend shift obligations.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in ICU or critical care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and critical care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Compliance with hospital dress code for licensed nursing personnel (solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs).

• Experience in Neuro ICU preferred.
• Prior experience with block scheduling and weekend shift rotations.

• Block scheduling is required and approved based on staffing and unit needs.
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts required within 6 weeks.
• On-call is not required for this position.
• Dress code mandates solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire for licensed nursing staff.
• Parking available free in designated employee/visitor lots.

• Block schedules are utilized and approved according to staffing and unit needs.
• Weekend shifts are mandatory, with a minimum of 6 shifts every 6 weeks.
• Shift assignments may vary to support unit coverage and patient care demands.