ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care for a diverse patient population. This position involves working in a Level III Trauma Center’s Medical/Surgical ICU, caring for adult patients with various critical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a 20-bed ICU environment.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips to inform patient care decisions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, including attendings and residents available 24/7.
• Float to medical/surgical units as needed, caring for up to 5 patients.
• Participate in patient assessments, care planning, and implementation of appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of continuous MICU experience required.
• Active RN license in Massachusetts.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Ability to competently read telemetry strips is mandatory.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Full-time position requiring flexibility to work day, evening, and night shifts, including every other weekend (EOW).
• Rotating day shift may include hours from 7 AM to 7 PM, 11 AM to 11 PM, or 7 PM to 7 AM as needed.
• The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2 or 1:1 for high acuity patients, and 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to other medical/surgical areas.
• On-site parking available for staff.

Patient Population

This position involves caring for adult patients with a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to substance abuse/overdose, severe psychiatric conditions, DKA, sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock.

Charting and Documentation

The facility utilizes an electronic medical record (EMR) system, specifically EPIC, for patient documentation and charting.