Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse, where your expertise will be vital in delivering exceptional critical care to our most vulnerable patients. In this high-energy role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care within a fast-paced, state-of-the-art ICU environment.

Your dedication and skill will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring safety, comfort, and recovery through expert assessment, intervention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills in a setting that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert nursing care to critically ill patients by continuously assessing vital signs, physiological parameters, and overall condition using advanced monitoring systems.
• Administer medications and treatments with precision, including IV infusions, ventilator management, sedation protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Perform complex procedures such as intubation, suturing, catheterization (including cardiac and urinary), and wound care while maintaining strict infection control standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists in trauma medicine, infectious disease care, cardiology (including cardiac catheterization), and other disciplines to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Document patient progress accurately using electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) like Cerner or eClinicalWorks; ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
• Lead triage assessments for incoming critically ill patients; prioritize care based on acuity levels aligned with NCQA standards.
• Educate patients and families about their conditions, including pain management strategies, hospice & palliative medicine options, and long-term care planning.

Requirements

• Valid RN license with current registration; previous ICU experience is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in critical care procedures such as ventilator management, ICD coding/ICD-10/ICD-9 coding familiarity, and emergency response procedures including neonatal resuscitation procedures.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner; experience working within hospital medicine or trauma centers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and laboratory experience related to acute care settings.
• Ability to perform complex assessments including vital signs measurement, physical examinations, specimen collection/processing, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (pediatrics), geriatrics (geriatrics), individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities, memory care needs, and behavioral health considerations.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments like emergency rooms or Level I & II trauma centers.

Join us in making a difference through compassionate patient care delivered by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence!

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,400.00 per week

Experience:

• ICU: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• NIHSS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person