What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - 26-05200 position at NavitasPartners?
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Location: Falmouth, MA 02540
Duration: 13 Weeks (Contract)
Hours: 36 hours/week
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend rotation; rotating holidays
Floating Requirement: May be required to float to Med/Surg Telemetry units based on operational needs and census levels
Position Overview
The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient responses, and coordinating care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and professional nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychological, social) throughout hospitalization
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in compliance with quality and performance standards
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses effectively
- Communicate critical patient information to interdisciplinary care teams
- Serve as charge nurse when assigned, demonstrating leadership and clinical judgment
- Act as a resource for staff orientation, education, and patient care guidance
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient care evaluations
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols, including bloodborne pathogen and infection control policies
- Maintain confidentiality and represent the organization professionally within the hospital and community
- Utilize computerized nursing and clinical information systems proficiently
- Support ongoing professional development and competency requirements
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Successful completion of required pharmacology and basic arrhythmia assessments
- Prior critical care (ICU) experience is required
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) certification
- Completion of an approved de-escalation training course
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
For more details contact at mdeshpande@navitashealth.com
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