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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.