Job Title
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU/IMC)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in a dynamic 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit located in Ithaca, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care to a diverse patient population within a supportive hospital environment.
The unit maintains an average daily census of 8 patients, ensuring focused and high-quality care. As an integral member of the nursing team, you will manage patient assignments with a 1:2 ratio in the ICU and a 1:3 ratio in the IMC, delivering comprehensive bedside patient care. This position requires adaptability, including the ability to float to Medical-Surgical units during periods of low census to support overall hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, high-quality bedside patient care to critically ill and intermediate care patients.
- Manage patient assignments effectively, adhering to established ratios of 1:2 in ICU and 1:3 in IMC.
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Float to Medical-Surgical units as required to support patient care needs during low census periods in the ICU/IMC.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Prior experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Intermediate Care (IMC) setting.
- Proficiency with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in managing complex patient conditions, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and titrating vasoactive medications.
- Competence in operating standard ICU equipment (e.g., IV pumps, cardiac monitors, ventilators, arterial lines).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit demands, including floating to other units.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: PM (Nights)
- Shift Duration: 12.5 hours
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 30, 2026
- End Date: November 28, 2026
- Start Time: 6:45 PM
- End Time: 7:15 AM
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.