ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit while working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions.
• Titrate medication drips as required, including cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize various respiratory therapy equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Document patient care and communicate effectively with colleagues and families.
• Participate in departmental meetings and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Valid driver's license required for positioning outside a specified radius.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips.

Shift Details

This position involves working 12-hour night shifts. Weekend coverage is required on a rotating basis.

Working Conditions

The ICU has a total of 33 beds with an average daily census of 16 patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:2 to 1:3 for adult patients. Nurses will be supported by healthcare aides and technology staff as needed based on patient volume.

Additional Information

• Participate in a single shift of unit-specific orientation.
• Must adhere to fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited.
• Required to be available for at least two holidays within the contract period.
• Rotational time off (RTO) requests should not exceed seven days upfront.

Location

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