ICU Registered Nurse
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Sky Lakes Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• ICU patient ratios generally 1 RN to 2 patients; sometimes 1:1
• ICU also manages overflow from PCU and Med/Surg patients at ratios of approximately 3-5:1 depending on CNA availability
• Common patient diagnoses include general medical/surgical critical care, STEMI, pneumonia, COVID-19, DKA, stroke, alcohol-related conditions, overdose, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

• Preferred minimum of 2.5 to 3 years of ICU experience
• Experience with ventilator and pressor management required
• Experience with Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) preferred but not required (low volume patients)
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Precedex, insulin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and propofol
• First-time travel assignments are acceptable with appropriate ICU experience

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS certification required

Staffing and Support

• Charge nurse present on unit
• Nurse aides available sometimes, depending on patient mix and staffing
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7; intensivist available by pager but not in-house 24/7
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7
• Respiratory equipment includes V60 ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Central Monitoring Unit staffed with monitoring techs 24/7; RNs read and verify cardiac strips

Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 0545-1815 and 1745-0615
• Weekend shifts typically every other weekend (varies based on needs)
• Holiday shifts required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required to PCU and Med/Surg overflow within ICU

Orientation and Other Notes

• Unit-specific orientation typically 1-2 shifts depending on experience and prior familiarity with the facility
• Must be comfortable working a 24/48 schedule for night shifts
• Housing is difficult for those with pets; special housing arrangements may be needed

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.