Job Title: RN MICU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Critical Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2+ years of adult ICU experience required
License: Active RN License
Certifications: AHA BLS & ACLS
Must-Have:
- 2 years of continuous MICU experience required
- Ability to read telemetry strips required
- Floating to medical/surgical units required
- Night shift does not rotate
- Telemetry competency required
Description:
This role involves working in a Medical/Surgical ICU caring for a range of adult patients.
The patient population includes individuals with diagnoses such as substance abuse, severe psychiatric conditions, DKA, sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock.
The unit has 20 beds and is staffed by attendings and residents 24 hours a day.
The RN to patient ratio is typically 1:2 or 1:1 with high acuity cases.
When floated to other medical/surgical areas, the ratio may be up to 1:4 or 1:5.
Candidates must possess strong critical care skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Telemetry competency is essential for success in this role.
This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.