ICU Registered Nurse
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU

Job Summary

Provide individualized nursing care in an ICU setting, working under supervision and collaborating with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, discharge planning, patient/family teaching, and maintaining professional standards. May serve as preceptor or charge nurse as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and document patient records.
• Develop and coordinate patient care plans based on assessments and patient needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to deliver effective care.
• Manage discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Implement nursing interventions according to policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and update patient responses to care plans.
• Participate in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitate physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care.
• Use positive communication skills for conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Monitor use of time, equipment, and supplies to contribute to cost-effective care.
• Comply with safety policies to ensure a safe environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility with changes in unit or hospital activities.
• Act as preceptor and charge nurse when assigned.
• Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (90 days).

This position is suitable for experienced ICU nurses seeking a clinical role with opportunities for leadership and professional development.