RN - ICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:00-19:00

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have:

• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Management of vasoactive drips

Description:

48 hours guaranteed is an option.

Unit specifics:
Number of beds is 36.Patient ratios are 1:3 days, 1:4 days or 1:4 evenings, 1:5 nights (with patient care techs).Typically, total RN-based care is provided with no techs unless stretched.

Secretaries are available for resources from 7am to 7pm.

Type of equipment includes BiPAP, heated high‑flow nasal cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps.

Documentation system is Meditech.

Scheduling requirements:

Full‑time staff work 36 hours/week with a rotation every 3rd weekend.

Part‑time staff work 48 hours/week with a rotation every 3rd weekend.

PRN staff: 1 must complete 3 shifts in a 4‑week period with 1 weekend shift requirement.

PRN staff: 2 must complete 6 shifts in a 4‑week period with 3 weekend shift requirements.

Rotating holiday schedule is in place.

Floating policy: PRN staff float once per week.

Full‑time and part‑time staff float in a rotation based on dates.

Bonus shifts float first.

Patient experience requirements include bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.

Certifications include Level 2 trauma center, stroke accreditation, and STEMI accreditation.

Typical procedures performed include central line or PICC line placement and chest tube placements.

Best personality fit is a positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a team.

Floating areas include telemetry.

Dress code requires charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms and jackets.

Unit standards of care policy available upon request.

Awards and recognition include Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018.