RN - ICU
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Critical Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years in Critical Care Unit
License: RN License (South Dakota or multistate compact)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required
Must-Have: CCU experience preferred; Med/Surg or ED experience a plus
Description:
Provide individualized nursing care of critically ill patients.
Assess all patients and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to analyze data.
Interpret and respond to hemodynamic monitoring results.
Anticipate and respond to patient complications and crisis situations.
Work independently and utilize technology to enhance patient care quality.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Delegate and supervise unlicensed personnel as required.
Maintain effective communication to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
Supervise nursing students as part of their training, when applicable.
Utilize computerized charting systems and smart IV pumps.
Handle central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, and IABP.
Be familiar with overhead patient lift systems.
Minimum staffing requires 2 RNs when there is a patient present.
No on-call requirements; rotation includes weekends and holidays.
Rotate between day and night shifts or work straight nights.
In case of low census, may float to other departments.
Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 for critical care patients.
Med/Surg overflow patients are typically at a ratio of 1:4.
Undergo specific training and orientation tailored to prior experience.
Complete 2 days of hospital orientation and 1-2 days of unit-specific training.
Adhere to the cancellation policy regarding client cancellations.
