ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The position involves working closely with critically ill patients and requires the ability to float to various departments as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive total care for ICU patients, including management of ventilators and titratable drips.
• Assist in patient hygiene and comfort while ensuring safety and dignity.
• Participate in floating assignments to the Emergency Room (ER) and Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) departments.
• Perform tasks such as answering call lights, passing medications, transporting patients, starting IVs, and conducting blood draws.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using the MedHost electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Floating to ER and MedSurg departments is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
• Experience in ER and Med-Surg settings is preferred.
• TNCC certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with ventilators, titratable drips, mixing medications, and patient hygiene is preferred.
• Fingerprinting is required for all travelers in New Mexico.

Work Environment

• Unit capacity consists of 12 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2-3.
• No on-call duty is required.
• Holiday work is expected as part of the position.