ICU RN
Knoxville, TN
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive patient care in a critical care unit. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience in an ICU setting with a focus on total patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver total patient care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions continuously.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to create and implement patient care plans.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Maintain and document patient records using the Cerner EMR system.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Certifications required: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting.
• Experience in total patient care within the ICU is essential.
• Preferred: Experience with cardiovascular treatment, including open heart procedures.

Unit Information

• Number of beds in the unit: 31
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 2:1
• Scrub color: Royal blue

Schedule

This position requires working night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, specifically every other weekend. There is no floating to other units, and a 48-hour guaranteed hours commitment is not applicable.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in critical patient care.