Shift: night - 3x12 Description:
.UNIT DESCRIPTION The Intensive Care Unit is a 13 bed, general critical care environment providing comprehensive care for patients with life-threatening conditions across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical diagnoses. The unit manages complex cases including septic shock, acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, multi-organ dysfunction, post-operative complications, hemodynamic instability, and advanced critical care interventions. Nurses in this unit are experienced in ventilator management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT (if applicable), and titration of multiple vasoactive and sedative infusions. The ICU operates within a highly collaborative model with intensivists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy, requiring strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage rapidly evolving patient conditions. Ideal Patient Ratio: 2:1 (normal ICU patients) -1:1 (Impella and IABP patients)
QUALIFICATIONSSome units may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to performing clinical care. Training and certification opportunities will be provided.Required Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or one of compact states by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification. Relias Arrythmia Exam - Advanced for ICU - Must be completed within 7 days after acceptance of position. Preferred One (1) year of experience working in a registered nurse role in an acute care / inpatient hospital setting.
SHIFT TIMES: Determined by SHIFT TYPE in Job OrderDay - 6:45 am - 7:15 pmNight - 6:45 pm - 7:15 amEvery Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays Certifications:ACLS - required BLS - required NIHSS - required Guaranteed Hours: 36