Registered Nurse - ICU - Per Diem

Part-time, per diem position with a rotating shift schedule including a mix of days and nights (7:00 am - 7:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:30 am), every third weekend, and rotating holidays.

About the role

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the ICU team. The Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed unit serving the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County. We care for patients with conditions including cardiac arrest, DKA, vascular issues, sepsis, overdoses, and more. The unit also performs CRRT for renal failure patients. Continuing education is provided to keep nurses updated on critical care topics, including monthly Education Forums with an intensivist. The ICU management team values and promotes work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Complete a Nursing Assessment form on each patient within 24 hours.
• Identify patient needs based on objective data and follow through with appropriate documentation.
• Implement appropriate Nursing actions for each patient as identified.
• Make decisions that reflect knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
• Discuss planned patient care and expected outcomes with the patient and/or family, and document accordingly.
• Identify and appropriately utilize a multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
• Instruct and document patient follow-up care/activities in preparation for transfer/discharge.
• Evaluate the patient’s and significant other’s understanding of instructions.
• Provide written instructions and materials to patients and families.

Requirements

• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware or valid temporary permit.
• ASN Required, BSN Preferred, from an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous Critical Care nursing experience required.
• BLS and ACLS Certification required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.