RN - Critical Care Float, 0.9 FTE, Days
Description
As a Critical Care Float RN, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for critically ill patients. You will provide expert nursing care in a variety of critical care environments, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document patient care accurately, delegate responsibilities, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and maintain clinical excellence through ongoing education.
- Support multiple high-acuity areas in the ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU.
- Care for a diverse patient population including medical and surgical patients, cardiac patients, neurological patients, and trauma patients.
- Develop and demonstrate competency in caring for complex critical care patients across multiple specialties.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Minimum two years of recent experience as an RN in one of the following areas: Emergency Department (ED), ICU, ICU Stepdown Unit.
- Ability to develop and demonstrate competency in caring for complex critical care patients across multiple specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience in multiple critical care settings.
- CDU and/or PCU experience.
What You'll Do
You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for critically ill patients. You will provide expert nursing care in a variety of critical care environments, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document patient care accurately, delegate responsibilities, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and maintain clinical excellence through ongoing education.
Where You'll Work
This float position primarily supports critical care departments, including: ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU. Following orientation, you'll be expected to provide care for a broad spectrum of critically ill patients, including: Medical and surgical patients, Cardiac patients, Neurological patients, Trauma patients.
Required Certifications
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 6 months.
What Makes You Successful
- Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different care environments and patient populations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Work Environment
- Safely care for critically ill and high-acuity patients.
- Operate specialized medical equipment and perform precise clinical procedures.
- Push/pull medical equipment up to 45 pounds.
- Perform CPR when needed.
- Frequently bend, reach, kneel, squat, and move throughout patient care areas.
- Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
- Wellness and mental health resources.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).