ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Shift

Nights

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: 1 Year

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)

General Job Duties

The ICU Registered Nurse will provide critical care to patients within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and managing complex patient needs, including mechanical ventilation
• Administering intravenous medications and oxygen therapy
• Performing moderate sedation during procedures
• Utilizing telemetry and maintaining cardiac monitoring
• Providing postoperative care and managing chest tubes and tracheostomies

Equipment Utilization

• Epic for documentation
• Alaris pumps for intravenous fluids
• Acudose for medication administration

Essential Skills

• Bipap and Cpap management
• Heated High Flow therapy
• Oxygen titration
• Moderate Sedation
• Telemetry and medical-surgical patient care

Licensure and Certifications

• Current RN license in South Dakota or compact state
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Preferred specialty certification

Shift Requirements

Registered Nurses will collaborate with case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and physical therapists to deliver patient-centered care. The role includes:

• Every other weekend and holiday shifts
• Typical schedule includes straight night shifts, rotating shifts, or blocked scheduling

Patient Care and Unit Environment

The unit comprises a 30-bed medical-surgical component and an 8-bed progressive care unit, providing a total of 41 beds as needed based on COVID-19 volume. The nursing team is committed to patient safety, offering a supportive family culture while providing a diverse range of care, including:

• Pneumonia
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Congestive heart failure
• COVID-19 management
• Pulmonary embolism

Nurse to Patient Ratio

• 1:3 for Pulmonary Acute for IMC RNs
• 1:4 to 1:5 for day shifts; 1:5 to 1:6 for night shifts

Orientation and Training

Orientation includes:

• Day 1: Competency validation and core training modules
• Day 2: Shadowing a preceptor with practical patient care activities
• Day 3: 12-hour shift on the unit

Additional Comments

The nursing team’s mission is to deliver exceptional patient care while emphasizing safety, quality, and critical thinking skills. Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles are encouraged and valued within this dynamic unit.