Job Title
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse at a 25-bed independent, nonprofit critical access hospital located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. This role is integral to providing exceptional patient care within a four-bed open ICU setting.
The ICU RN is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients during their hospitalization. Care delivery is guided by AACN Standards, ensuring a professional and patient-centered approach tailored to each individual's age, physical ability, and intellectual development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Coordinate and implement patient care plans in accordance with AACN Standards.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions, adapting care as needed.
- Demonstrate proficiency in delivering treatment and managing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
- Accurately read and interpret telemetry readings.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain a professional and compassionate demeanor while delivering patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent critical care (ICU) experience.
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
- Ability to provide care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced critical care nursing skills.
- Expertise in patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention in critical situations.
- Proficient in medication administration and management for critically ill patients.
- Competency with ICU equipment (e.g., ventilators, IV pumps, cardiac monitors).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and prioritize care effectively.
- Teamwork and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
- Days per week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 16, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.