ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Aberdeen, Washington
Grays Harbor Community Hospital

Registered Nurse - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) - Nights

Location: Aberdeen, Washington
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide direct, individualized nursing care to critically ill patients in an ICU/CCU setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring specialized equipment, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to implement and evaluate care plans.

Shift & Hours

• Night shift: 18:45 to 07:15
• 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members
• Administer and document prescribed medications via oral, subcutaneous, and IV routes; report adverse reactions
• Provide bedside nursing care and respond to life-saving situations following nursing standards and protocols
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication administration, diet, exercise, and rehabilitation
• Record medical information, vital signs, and all care provided accurately and timely
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic and lab tests; take samples as needed
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments
• Apply Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy, and IV protocols
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, oxygen pumps, and interpret electronic displays (e.g., central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, cardiac rhythms)
• Monitor catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and function; initiate corrective actions as needed

Additional Information

• Housing options available nearby, including furnished studio apartments and various inns/motels in the area

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.