SICU RN
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
UNC Medical Center

RN Intensive Care Unit - Surgical

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Employment Type: Clinical Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks (will take 48-hour contracts) Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reports to and is accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director. Coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families, including readiness to learn, developmental level, and discharge needs
• Delivers care for patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required by the care plan
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning and evaluation
• Consults appropriate resources for complex care, unusual teaching needs, or high-risk discharge planning
• Participates in unit goals, performance improvement activities, and cost-effective care
• Follows healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) experience of at least one (1) year, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)