ICU Registered Nurse
Marianna, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Florida

Location

• Marianna, Florida

Job Summary

ICU RN position in a small hospital with a 7-bed ICU unit. The ICU includes a "Main" ICU (7 beds with ventilators) and a COVID ICU (22 beds, including vented patients). Candidates must have experience with ventilators and tracheostomies due to the acuity of COVID patients. Possible float to Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with weekend rotation and no on-call.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• Florida RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — must be obtained at the earliest reasonable opportunity

Preferred Certifications

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Experience Requirements

• ICU experience required
• Must have ventilator and tracheostomy experience
• Experience with critical care drips, including sedation drips
• No PICU experience required, but some pediatric care may be involved (very sick pediatric patients are transferred out)
• LTAC experience may be considered if combined with strong ICU skills

Work Environment & Patient Care

• ICU nurse-to-patient ratio goal: 1:2 (rarely higher)
• PCU/Regular COVID unit ratio: typically 1:4, occasionally up to 1:5
• Patient diagnoses include COVID-19, DKA, sepsis, pulmonary edema, CHF, COPD, flu, acute abdomen, abdominal perforation, post-op care, minor traumas, hypertensive crisis
• No CNAs in ICU or COVID ICU; CNAs used in PCU and regular COVID units
• RNs may be asked to perform CNA duties if overstaffed; flexibility required
• Monitor techs usually available, but RNs must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 to manage vents, EKGs, breathing treatments, and ABGs
• Pharmacy services available 24/7

Shifts & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Holiday work integrated into permanent staff rotation
• Block scheduling may be possible but not guaranteed
• Floating required between ICU, PCU, and COVID units; consistent and equitable floating policy

Orientation & Training

• Orientation includes training on Omnicell medication system, CPSI EMR, and SCU unit procedures
• Badge and HR processing included in orientation

Additional Notes

• Scrub colors: Navy or black; green scrubs provided for COVID units (must be returned after each shift)
• The ICU director is a "working manager" and is available 24/7 along with other leadership resources
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential due to fluctuating patient admissions and COVID-related challenges
• EMR system used: CPSI Evident Thrive (noted as user-friendly)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; no explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary:
This ICU RN role requires strong critical care skills, especially with ventilators and tracheostomies, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The position involves caring for high-acuity COVID and non-COVID patients in a small hospital setting with a focus on flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability. Floating between units is expected, and weekend work is required every other weekend.