RN - ICU - Nights

Our client is currently seeking a RN – ICU (12‑hr, Nights)

Location: Lafayette, LA

Shift: Nights (12‑hour shifts)

This is an urgent need due to a clinician withdrawing during onboarding. The ICU RN will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based critical care to acutely ill patients while serving as a clinical leader within the multidisciplinary team. The role requires strong critical thinking, independence, and adherence to regulatory and safety standards.

This Job Will Have The Following Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill ICU patients using the Nursing Process
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical status
• Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex medical equipment
• Communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and ancillary staff
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Respond effectively to emergency situations and changes in patient condition
• Support patient safety, privacy, and quality outcomes at all times
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and/or Certification Requirement

• Registered Nurse (RN) – active license in the state of practice
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (All certifications must be uploaded at submission)
  
  

Experience Requirement

• ICU or critical care nursing experience required
• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑acuity environments with minimal supervision
  
  

Management Requirement

• Ability to function as a clinical leader on shift
• Experience delegating and directing care team members preferred
  
  

Process Oversight Requirement

• Accountability for quality patient outcomes
• Compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Adherence to facility compliance and privacy programs
  
  

Specific Skills Requirement

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a high‑stress ICU setting
  
  

Additional Requirements

• CPI not required (documentation stating CPI is not required must be uploaded at submission)
• Ability to meet physical demands of ICU nursing
• Willingness to work night shifts
  
  

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