Job Title
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in a 20-bed mixed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at an acute care hospital in Elmira, New York.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, high-acuity patient care, leveraging advanced clinical skills and critical thinking. This role involves managing complex patient conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing state-of-the-art medical technology to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a mixed ICU setting.
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, including vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Administer medications, blood products, and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Manage and operate advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, CRRT machines, and IV pumps.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Initiate and respond to emergency situations, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records using EPIC EMR.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Minimum of Not specified years of recent experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.
- Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Experience operating Spectrum IV pumps.
- Experience with NxtStage CRRT machines.
- Familiarity with Spacelab Bedside Monitors.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in EKG interpretation.
- Competence in ventilator management.
- Experience with vasoactive drips and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
Shift Details
- Shift Type: PM (Nights)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3
- Start Time: 7:00 PM
- End Time: 7:30 AM
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Start Date: November 8, 2026
- Assignment End Date: February 6, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Certifications: Not specified.