ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
Location: Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Staffing Management Group
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
Job Description Apply Now
The role of an ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) is essential in providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. As a highly skilled ICU RN, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety, managing life-sustaining interventions, and supporting both patients and their families during some of the most challenging moments of their healthcare journeys. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, the ICU RN leverages advanced clinical knowledge and technical expertise to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced, complex environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes through expert clinical practice, continuous assessment, and rapid decision-making. The ICU Registered Nurse position is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care, thrive under pressure, and are committed to ongoing professional development. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your advanced nursing skills will be valued and utilized to their fullest, consider joining the team as an ICU RN. Click the application button to take the next step in your nursing career!
ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) - Summary- Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other health professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Promote patient safety through vigilant assessment, timely interventions, and adherence to evidence-based protocols
- Medication Administration: Safely administer complex medications, titrate vasoactive drips, and follow strict protocols for intravenous and oral medication delivery.
- Emergency Response: Respond rapidly to medical emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and initiate Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) protocols to stabilize patients.
- Care Planning: Develop, implement, and frequently revise individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to meet evolving patient needs.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, clear, and concise patient records and reports in accordance with hospital policies and legal requirements.
- Patient & Family Support: Educate patients and families regarding care plans, procedures, and expected outcomes; provide emotional support and facilitate effective communication between all parties involved.
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, continuously monitor vital signs, interpret laboratory results, and promptly identify and communicate subtle changes in patient status.
- Equipment Management: Set up, operate, and monitor advanced life support equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, and invasive lines to ensure optimal patient care.
- Multi-Unit Flexibility: Demonstrate adaptability by floating to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed to support patient care and staffing needs.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Eligibility for overtime and shift differentials as defined by organizational policies
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans (specifics provided by employer)
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification on file in Department of Education
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification as required for acute care facilities
- Minimum of one year travel nursing experience
- Willingness and ability to float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed
- Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
- Proven ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments
- Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Possesses a commitment to ongoing professional growth and adaptation to evolving best practices
- Embraces flexibility and teamwork, including willingness to float between units as needed
- The ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) role is vital to ensuring the highest standards of patient care in the Intensive Care Unit
- Joining the team provides the opportunity to positively impact patient outcomes, enhance your clinical expertise, and work alongside dedicated professionals
- Experience a supportive workplace culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional excellence
- If you are passionate about critical care nursing and ready to advance your career, click the application button to apply for the ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) opportunity today
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.