RN - ICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Med Surg/Critical Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hour Day/Night Rotate

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years critical care experience

License: RN License (state or multistate compact)

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Prior Med/Surg, Pediatric, and Emergency Department experience a plus

Description:

Provide individualized nursing care of critically ill patients, including adolescent (16+) through geriatric medical and surgical patients.

Perform assessments of all patients and utilize strong critical thinking skills to analyze data and respond to changing situations.

Interpret and respond to hemodynamic monitoring results.

Anticipate and respond to patient complications and crisis situations.

Demonstrate self-direction in nursing practice.

Utilize technology to enhance the quality of patient care.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members.

Delegate and supervise unlicensed personnel when necessary.

Exhibit effective communication skills to negotiate and resolve conflicts with peers, other healthcare workers, and patients/families.

Supervise students when assigned as part of their training.

Use computerized charting systems and smart pump technology.

Familiarity with central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, and overhead patient lift systems is preferred.

CCU minimum staffing is 2 RNs when there are patients in the department.

There is no call requirement.

Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required.

Expect a rotation of day and night shifts.

Work schedules will include 12-hour shifts, either  or .May float to other departments as needed based on patient census.

Critical care nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:1 or 1:2.Med/Surg overflow patients in CCU will be assigned a ratio of 1:4.Participate in the unit-specific training program as per operational requirements.

Adhere to the cancellation policy outlined in department protocols.