ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The ICU Registered Nurse will provide high-quality critical care to patients in a fast-paced intensive care unit. The role requires a strong understanding of critical care principles, the ability to manage complex patient conditions, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Shift Details

• 3×12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Contract Details

• 4×12-hour shifts may be available; please inquire upon submission.
• Call outs may lead to immediate contract cancellation.

Time Off Policy

• Auto-approval for requests for time off (RTO) of 14 days or less.
• RTO is not approved during required winter and summer holidays.
• No RTO on high-demand days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

Weekend Requirement

• Every other weekend is required.

Floating Requirements

• Travelers may float to Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) as needed.
• Travelers may also float between appropriate critical care areas based on their scope and competency.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted for this position.

Licensure Requirements

A Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Patient Ratios

• ICU patient ratio is 1:2.
• Travelers floating to IMC may have a ratio of 1:4.
• If an ICU patient is downgraded and awaiting an available bed, the ICU ratio may be 1:3.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of critical care experience required.
• Experience in a Level II trauma setting is mandatory; Level I trauma experience is preferred.
• Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU experience are essential.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience are required.
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure is necessary.
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience is required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• ATCAR or equivalent trauma education; candidates may complete a Maryland-approved trauma course.
• Prophecy Relias Advanced EKG assessment is required, with a passing score necessary to proceed.

Unit Information

• This is a 29-bed, non-aggregated ICU.
• The unit typically manages an average daily census of approximately 26 patients.
• Patients include those needing medical, surgical, coronary care, neuro, and trauma interventions.
• The unit specializes in high-risk neuro and trauma management.
• The patient population consists of adults and geriatrics.

Special Equipment Experience

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• External Ventricular Drain (EVD)
• Arctic Sun/Cooling blanket management

Charting System

The charting system utilized is Cerner.

Scrub Color

Scrubs should be navy blue.