ICU RN
Highlands Ranch, CO
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience to provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, critical-thinking abilities, and experience managing complex patient conditions in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall clinical conditions.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and prescribed treatments.
• Manage and monitor ventilators, oxygen therapy, and other critical care equipment.
• Monitor patients receiving vasoactive medications and other high-alert medications.
• Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Assist with procedures and provide post-operative critical care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Educate and support patients' families regarding treatment and care plans.
• Follow infection control, patient safety, and hospital protocols.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred).
• Previous ICU or critical care nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing practices.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
• Knowledge of ventilators, IV therapy, and medication administration.
• Strong patient assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification.
• Experience with ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Previous acute-care hospital experience.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).