Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. This critical role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients across a wide spectrum of medical conditions, including trauma, infectious disease, cardiac issues, and post-operative recovery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive ICU experience and demonstrate proficiency in advanced patient assessment, ventilator management, medication administration, and complex clinical procedures. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting, including monitoring vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and performing diagnostic evaluations.
• Manage airway maintenance and ventilator support, ensuring optimal respiratory function for patients with complex needs.
• Administer medications accurately, including IV infusions, injections, and specialized treatments such as botulinum toxin therapy when applicable.
• Perform invasive procedures such as suturing, catheterization, phlebotomy, and sterile dressing changes following aseptic techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with hospital protocols and patient needs.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner for accurate medical documentation and case management.
• Conduct patient assessments related to physiology knowledge, trauma medicine, acute pain management, infectious disease care, and other specialized areas.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and infection control standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, and family communication to support recovery and long-term health management.
• Maintain proficiency in emergency procedures including airway management and basic life support (BLS) protocols.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of critical care experience within an ICU environment; experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in ICU-specific procedures such as ventilator management, cardiac catheterization support, dialysis coordination, and trauma medicine.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for medical documentation and patient record management.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (PICU), geriatrics (memory care), behavioral health cases, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding for procedures, and laboratory experience related to specimen collection/processing.
• Background in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, post-acute care settings like hospice & palliative medicine or long-term care facilities is advantageous.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS) is required; advanced certifications such as ACLS or PALS are preferred.
• Strong understanding of nursing documentation standards aligned with NCQA standards and HIPAA compliance. If you are a motivated nursing professional eager to make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced ICU environment while advancing your expertise across diverse clinical domains, we welcome your application. Join us in delivering exceptional critical care that transforms lives through compassion-driven excellence.

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Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,733.00 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take the TCAR Cert if the position is being offered.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ICU: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $2,400 - $2,733