ICU RN
Oakland, MD
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse — ICU

Location

• Oakland, Maryland

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Scheduled for 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• ICU with 4 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Common patient types include respiratory failure, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, suicide, detox, some med-surg overflow, and occasional arterial lines
• Unit can take pediatrics
• No PCU/intermediate care in the building

Required Qualifications

• ICU experience
• Active BLS certification
• Active ACLS certification
• Active PALS certification
• Active NIHSS certification
• Unexpired driver’s license copy required with submission

Clinical Expectations

• Must be able to titrate drips
• Common drips include propofol, cardizem, insulin, precedex, and levo

Scheduling and Work Expectations

• Every-other-weekend requirement
• Holidays rotate with regular staff
• No call or standby requirement
• May float to med-surg if census is low

Support on Unit

• House supervisor present
• Clinical assistant available most days
• Respiratory therapy in house 24/7
• Hospitalist or intensivist in house
• RNs monitor and read strips for med-surg and ICU

Orientation

• Includes manager review, tour, introductions, policy discussion, and training arranged by education, pharmacy, and lab
• 3–5 days of unit training

Dress Code

• Any scrub color except camo or orange