ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Shift: Nights Unit: MS ICU 3N/3S Unit Type Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Shift Length 12 hours Guaranteed Hours 36 hours per week Experience Requirements • Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required Required Certifications • ACLS • BLS Certification • NIHSS Shift Notes 12-hour night shifts Department Overview This unit is fast-paced and serves as a primary tertiary hospital for the system, accommodating a volume of patients that may fluctuate. Attributes that contribute to success in this environment include strong critical thinking skills, a willingness to help others, and a positive attitude in a collaborative, team-oriented setting. Nursing Responsibilities • Provide care for adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old • Common diagnoses include neuro surgeries, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, and cancer-specific surgeries • Responsibilities include titrating drips for vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics • Work collaboratively with attending and student providers such as fellows and residents Patient Care Support • Nurse to patient ratios: 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med Surg • Patient care technicians available with a ratio of 1:18 Equipment • Operate various respiratory devices including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen • Utilize Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring; RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips Scheduling Requirements • Weekend requirements: Every other weekend • Holiday requirements: 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed based on unit needs • Shifts: 0630-1830, 1830-0630, managed based on unit needs (no self-scheduling) Orientation Two shifts of unit-specific orientation will be provided. Dress Code Navy blue scrubs are required on this unit. Floating Requirements Nurses may be required to float to all inpatient units, excluding maternity and NICU. Additional Information All nurses must adhere to the fingernail policy (artificial nails are prohibited). Performance on a required pass/fail exam during orientation is necessary to successfully continue in the role, with a passing score of 90% required.