Registered Nurse - ICU (Full Time, 36 hours/week, Nights)

Job Description

Located in Cambridge, just steps from Harvard Square and the Charles River, Mount Auburn Hospital is a 217-bed academic community hospital that combines clinical excellence with a strong sense of community. As a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, we provide top-level care across a wide range of specialties, including nationally recognized Maternity Care, Cardiac Care, and Cancer Care programs known for clinical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where learning, teamwork, and high-quality care come together.

Our Commitment to You

• Collaborative, team-based care environments where your voice, contributions, and relationships with patients, providers, and colleagues are valued
• Opportunities to care for a diverse patient population and make an impact within the organization and the communities we serve
• The ability to explore new specialties, settings, and long-term career pathways
• Thoughtful onboarding, hands-on training, and mentorship designed to help you feel confident from day one
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education support, and career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings programs that support your wellbeing and future goals

What You’ll Do

Care Team Collaboration

• Partner with the Care Team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care
• Assess patient needs, create care plans, and assign appropriate team responsibilities
• Participate in team meetings and care coordination activities
• Build respectful, professional relationships with colleagues
• Communicate clearly with team members about patient status and needs
• Support team members in complex or challenging situations
• Escalate concerns to the Nurse Coordinator when appropriate
• Contribute to education and training for team members
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient outcomes
• Administer medications according to established policies and procedures

Direct Patient Care

• Provide and document evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process
• Deliver care in alignment with hospital, unit, and clinical standards
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with all guidelines

Patient & Family Education

• Provide timely education based on each patient’s care plan and expected hospital stay
• Include family members and caregivers when appropriate
• Support the development of educational materials and resources
• Document education provided and patient understanding
• Ensure patients and caregivers are informed about discharge plans and available community resources

Care Coordination & Length of Stay (LOS) Management

• Collaborate with the Care Team to plan care aligned with anticipated length of stay
• Work with Nurse Coordinators, case managers, providers, and other departments to support timely care and discharge planning
• Coordinate completion of tests, procedures, and consultations
• Share clinical updates with appropriate stakeholders
• Monitor LOS and support efficient patient progression
• Begin discharge planning at admission and include family members throughout the process
• Ensure all patients receive clear, written discharge instructions prior to leaving

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required. ACLS required for some specific clinical units.

Pay Range

$37.00 – $95.37