Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Intensive Care (ICU)

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Specialty: Intensive Care Nursing (ICU)
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing - DPC
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care according to established nursing standards, hospital policies, and multidisciplinary practices.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive/restorative care.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, RNs on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and their significant others.
• Develop comprehensive, current care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessments and medical regimens.
• Oversee all aspects of patient care and supervise other nursing personnel within scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments.
• Ensure timely reassessment and follow-up when patient condition or diagnosis changes.
• Coordinate nursing interventions with the overall medical plan of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish care priorities and ensure timely care delivery.
• Integrate age-specific care needs (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) into care plans.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on clinical judgment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care and nursing standards.
• Communicate effectively, manage stressful situations, and facilitate interdisciplinary relationships.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation of new nursing staff.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist with patient coverage and float to other units as needed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Engage in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participate in nursing research and pilot projects.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and education, including continuing education and advanced degrees.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center ICU setting.
• Competency with CRRT machine operation, ventilators, tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes, medication titration, and arterial lines (A-lines).

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCAR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• American Heart Association Stroke Certification

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CRRT Certification
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking a challenging role in a trauma center environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.