What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) position at Forhyre?
Job Title: RN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Department/Unit: ICU
Salary Range: $22 to $40 per hour
Shift: 12 Hour Days
Hours: 36 hours per week
Number of Positions: 4
Job Description
Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking four experienced and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Anacortes, Washington. This role is critical for providing high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in the ICU, ensuring safety and comfort during their stay.
- Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, documenting any changes and responding appropriately.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Interpret telemetry strips and monitor vital signs, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Titrate drips as needed, including sedation (e.g., Propofol), pressors (e.g., Levo, Norepi, Dopamine), and insulin.
- Educate patients and their families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
ICU Unit Details
- Beds: 6
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3 depending on acuity.
- Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Sepsis, elderly patients, COPD, CHF, suicide attempts, drug overdoses, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (a fib RVR), etc.
- Floating Requirements: Possible float to Acute Care (full or partial assignment) or ER (tasking; may do 1:1 as needed).
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
- Required Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ICU setting preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Support Staff
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse oversees both acute care and ICU; typically free of patient assignments. Not an ICU nurse but ACLS certified.
- Nursing Aids: Available on the unit, shared between acute care and ICU; 2-3 on per shift depending on census.
- RT Availability: Respiratory Therapy (RT) is in-house 24/7.
Equipment
- RT Equipment: Heated high flow, CPAP, BiPAP, Drager vents.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional critical care nursing and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!
Salary : $22 - $40
