Rn Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for providing expert nursing care to critically ill patients in a short-term acute care hospital setting. This role involves managing patient assessments, administering medications, coordinating treatment plans, and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse will float between units as needed, maintaining a 1:2 patient ratio, with a focus on delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. A minimum of one year ICU experience and commitment to weekend shifts are required.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year ICU nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical care skills.
• Ability to manage a 1:2 patient ratio effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Compliance with hospital dress code for licensed nursing personnel (solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs).

• Experience in other critical care units or short-term acute care settings.
• Additional certifications related to critical care nursing (e.g., CCRN).
• Familiarity with trauma center protocols (Level II Trauma Center).

• Weekend shifts are mandatory, with a minimum of six weekend shifts in a six-week period.
• No on-call requirements.
• Floating between units is expected.
• Dress code enforcement: licensed nursing staff must wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire; print tops are not acceptable except in designated units.
• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor surface lots.

• Work schedule includes mandatory weekend shifts (at least six in six weeks).
• No block scheduling required.
• Shifts are assigned to maintain the 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and cover unit needs.