ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The ICU Registered Nurse will function as a bedside nurse providing direct care to critically ill adult patients in a rural critical access hospital environment. The role requires prior ICU experience and the ability to manage patients based on acuity levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3, depending on patient acuity.
• Assist on the Med-Surg unit during low ICU census as needed, with limited assignments of approximately 1-2 Med-Surg patients.
• Participate in patient care activities under the oversight of the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.
• Prior ICU experience is a mandatory requirement.
• Demonstrated competence in caring for critically ill adult patients.

Work Schedule

The position requires a commitment to working weekends, with a total of six weekend shifts per schedule. The standard shift is a 3×12-hour format, from 07:00 to 19:00.

Additional Information

The role does not involve on-call responsibilities or charge nurse duties, as oversight is provided by a designated Charge Nurse for both Med-Surg and ICU units. Agency RNs should be familiar with EPIC and are encouraged to inquire about specific protocols related to patient assignments and care activities.

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 49
• Level IV Trauma Center

Free parking is available in unrestricted spaces for all staff.