Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7P-7:30A
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CCRN preferred
Must-Have:
- Neuro checks
- Seizures
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation and treatment of abnormal rhythms
- Art lines
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Vented patients (troubleshooting vents, RT available 24/7)
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Chest tubes
- ABG interpretation
- Trachs
- Codes
- Critical drip initiation and titration
- Foley insertion/care
- NG tube insertion/care
- IV insertion
- Good teamwork
- Good attitude
- Punctual
- Professional
Description:
The unit has a total of 28 MICU beds and 10 SICU beds.
The average daily patient census is approximately 26 patients.
Patient types include general medical, neuro, and cardiovascular conditions.
Common diagnoses are DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, and more.
Patient ratios are typically 1:2-3, depending on the overflow and acuity.
Co-managed care occasionally involves a combination of ICU RNs and Non-ICU RNs.
Support staff includes CNA, Charge Nurse, RT, Clientist, Intensivist, pharmacists, and therapy services during the day.
Technology used includes EMR, IV pumps, and various specialized equipment.
Floating between units is required, primarily between MICU and SICU, and may include intermediate and MedSurg divisions.
Weekend rotation can involve up to four weekends in an eight-week schedule.
Holidays may require participation in a rotation.
Shift trades are permitted according to hospital guidelines, and scheduling requests are considered during sign-up periods.
Scrub color preference is any solid color without graphics, logos, or designs.