RN II - ICU Camden

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

About the role

This position is located in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care to patients and families.
• Interact with other healthcare team members to achieve desired results.
• Perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and working in various physical positions.
• Work in indoor environments, elevated areas, confined spaces, and temperature extremes as required.
• Lift, carry, push, and transfer patients and equipment as needed (e.g., lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted, pushing wheelchairs or stretchers).
• Maintain visual and hearing acuity, including depth perception, color discrimination, and peripheral vision.
• Perform gross and fine motor functions, including repetitive motions and firm grasping.
• Work in a latex-safe environment and use a respirator if required (selected positions).
• Manage stressful situations effectively and work rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus available to new hires with experience.

Pay

Hourly pay rate (Health-28 pay grade).

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 36.
• Rotating shifts, including overtime as required.