Rn Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for delivering expert nursing care to critically ill patients, including those recovering from cardiovascular surgery, trauma, and neurosurgery. This role involves managing ventilators, chest tubes, central venous lines, and external ventricular drains, as well as interpreting laboratory results. The nurse will float between units as needed and maintain a patient ratio of 1:2, ensuring high-quality, specialized care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

• Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU and related units.
• Manage and monitor life-support equipment such as ventilators, chest tubes, CVLs, and EVDs.
• Perform patient assessments and interpret lab results to guide treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Float between units as required to meet patient care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status and interventions.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and dress code standards.

• Minimum of 3 years ICU nursing experience, including cardiovascular surgery, trauma, and neurosurgery care.
• Experience with ventilators, chest tubes, central venous lines, and external ventricular drains.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Compliance with hospital uniform and dress code policies.

• Experience with lab interpretation relevant to ICU patients.
• Previous experience in trauma and cardiovascular surgical ICU settings.
• Advanced certifications such as CCRN or ACLS.

• Floating between units as needed to support patient care demands.
• Weekend shifts required: approximately 6 weekends per schedule period.
• On-call is not required.
• Patient ratio expected to be 1:2.
• Dress code: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel; no print tops except in specified units.
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots.

• Shift assignments include weekend coverage with no block schedules required.
• Standard shifts with approved 48-hour work weeks.
• Shift patterns determined by unit needs and staffing requirements.