Registered Nurse Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to critically ill patients in a short-term acute care hospital setting. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse will float between units as needed, maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with a focus on ICU care requiring at least one year of ICU experience. Strong communication skills and adherence to hospital policies and dress codes are essential.

• Provide skilled nursing care to ICU patients, including assessments and medication administration.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Float between different units as assigned to support staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and treatment.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and dress code requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate effectively with patients and providers.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year ICU nursing experience.
• Ability to maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in critical care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of hospital dress code and professional appearance standards.

• Experience in short-term acute care or Level II Trauma Center environments.
• Previous experience working in multiple hospital units or float pool.
• Additional certifications related to critical care nursing (e.g., CCRN).

• Must work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period.
• No on-call requirement.
• Floating between units is required.
• Dress code for licensed nursing personnel is solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs; print tops are not allowed except in specified units.
• Parking is available free in unrestricted employee/visitor surface lots.

• Shift assignments include weekends, with 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.
• No block schedules are required.
• 48-hour workweeks are approved.