Rn Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. This role involves managing complex patient conditions including cardiovascular surgery, trauma, ventilator care, chest tubes, central venous lines, external ventricular drains, and neurosurgery cases. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting with a focus on critical care and trauma patients.

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients with critical and complex medical conditions.
• Monitor and manage ventilators, chest tubes, CVLs, EVDs, and other specialized equipment.
• Perform patient assessments, interpret laboratory results, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status and interventions.
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and dress code requirements specific to nursing personnel.
• Float between units as needed to support patient care demands.
• Participate in unit staffing and weekend shift coverage to meet operational needs.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 3 years ICU nursing experience including trauma, cardiovascular surgery, and neurosurgery care.
• Proficiency with ventilator management, chest tubes, CVLs, EVDs, and critical care equipment.
• Strong clinical assessment and lab interpretation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Compliance with hospital dress code requiring solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire for licensed nursing staff.

• Experience with trauma and cardiovascular surgery patient populations.
• Additional certifications in critical care nursing (e.g., CCRN) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

• Weekend shifts required with approximately 6 weekend shifts to fulfill unit needs.
• Float between units as assigned based on patient care needs.
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio expected in ICU.
• 48-hour shifts are approved.
• Dress code strictly enforced for licensed nursing staff.

• Shifts include 48-hour rotations.
• Weekend coverage required as part of scheduling.
• No block schedules mandated.