RN - ICU - Local Accepted

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with ICU specialization to join our healthcare team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide expert critical care in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. As an RN - ICU - Local Accepted, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing your extensive knowledge of advanced medical procedures and technology.

Your energetic approach and commitment to excellence will help ensure optimal patient outcomes while fostering a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere. This position is ideal for experienced nurses eager to make a meaningful impact in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to ICU patients, including those requiring ventilator support, cardiac monitoring, or invasive procedures such as catheterization and suturing
• Monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and perform detailed physical examinations using advanced physiology knowledge
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and HIPAA regulations
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and medical records management
• Assist with diagnostic evaluations, laboratory specimen collection/processing, and imaging procedures like sonography or mammography as needed
• Manage airway support with ventilator care and perform emergency response procedures including critical & intensive care protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, trauma medicine, and post-acute care strategies

Experience

• Proven ICU experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center setting with familiarity in trauma medicine and emergency medicine protocols
• Critical care experience involving complex patient assessments, acute pain management, infectious disease care, and hospice & palliative medicine
• Hands-on experience with advanced procedures such as cardiac catheterization, spinal tap, gastrostomy tube feeding, ostomy care, or neonatal ventilator management
• Strong background working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities, memory care patients, and those requiring behavioral health support
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures, medical terminology, and hospital medicine standards such as NCQA standards
• Experience working within hospital environments utilizing EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth for accurate documentation and compliance
• Familiarity with infection control practices, sterile processing techniques, laboratory testing procedures, and specimen collection/processing

Join us if you’re passionate about delivering energetic and expert critical care! We value your skills in advanced nursing procedures like IV insertion, tube feeding management, aseptic technique application, and trauma response. Your dedication to patient assessment and medical documentation will be vital in providing exceptional care that makes a difference every day.

We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education in areas such as occupational health, geriatrics, family planning, or neonatal resuscitation procedures. Be part of a vibrant team where your expertise helps save lives while advancing your career in a stimulating healthcare environment!

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have acute care experience?

License/Certification:

• PALS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person