ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Encompass Healthcare Staffing
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
Job Description Apply Now
The ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic intensive care unit. This position offers an engaging opportunity to manage complex and critically ill patients within a multidisciplinary team environment. As an ICU RN, you will be responsible for providing advanced clinical care to patients who require continuous monitoring and life-sustaining interventions, including those recovering from cardiac surgery, neurosurgical procedures, acute medical emergencies, and surgical complications. Your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives at their most vulnerable moments.
At our facility, the ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) will be an essential part of a team focused on maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety. You will work closely with intensivists, fellow nurses, and specialists to ensure that each patient receives comprehensive and individualized care tailored to their unique needs. The environment is fast-paced, requiring strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to respond swiftly to evolving situations. Your role will include managing advanced technology and implementing evidence-based interventions, all while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Collaboration and communication are key components of the ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) role. You will coordinate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to formulate and carry out complex treatment plans. In addition to your direct patient care responsibilities, you will also play an important role in patient and family education, helping loved ones understand the critical care process and supporting them through challenging times.
As an ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse), your responsibilities will extend to advanced monitoring and intervention. You will monitor patients' vital signs, titrate vasoactive infusions, manage mechanical ventilation, and conduct continuous hemodynamic assessments. You must be able to recognize subtle changes in patient status and respond rapidly, utilizing available resources and protocols to deliver life-saving interventions. Your attention to detail and commitment to best practices will ensure optimal patient outcomes.
To excel in the ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) position, candidates should have a minimum of one year of recent clinical experience in an intensive care or critical care setting. A current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license is required, as are Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA). Strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a commitment to ongoing professional development are essential qualities for success in this role.
Joining our team as an ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) offers the chance to work in a supportive, innovative environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized. The area is known for its welcoming community and access to leading medical resources, providing a rewarding backdrop for your professional journey. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages growth, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) seeking to make a meaningful impact in critical care, we invite you to apply today by clicking the application button. Become part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) - Summary- Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in an intensive care unit setting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive and individualized care.
- Utilize advanced technology and evidence-based practices in patient assessment and intervention.
- Manage life-sustaining interventions for medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro patients.
- Monitor and titrate vasoactive drips and manage mechanical ventilation.
- Provide continuous hemodynamic and advanced patient monitoring.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient status in a high-acuity environment.
- Partner with intensivists and specialists to execute complex care plans.
- Educate patients and families about the critical care process and recovery expectations.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon application).
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Minimum of 1 year recent clinical experience in a critical care (ICU) environment.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Exhibits effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Passionate about delivering excellent patient-centered care.
- Embraces ongoing learning and professional development.
- The ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) role offers opportunities for engagement in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and fostering an inclusive workplace for all team members.
- Apply now to join a distinguished team dedicated to critical care excellence.