Registered Nurse - ICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)Overview:

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care in a critical care setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills, and the ability to respond quickly to life-threatening conditions. This position requires precision, adaptability, and expertise in critical care nursing.

Healthcare Setting:

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Hospital Setting: Acute Care / Level I or II Trauma Center
• Patient Population: Critically ill adults, geriatric patients, post-surgical, and trauma patients
• Technology Used: Advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilators, continuous cardiac monitoring, and intravenous infusion systems

Medical Specialties:

• Cardiac Care: Post-MI management, hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia management
• Respiratory Care: Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen therapy, acute respiratory failure
• Neurological Care: Stroke monitoring, seizure management, increased ICP
• Renal & Metabolic Care: Acute kidney injury (AKI), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), electrolyte imbalances
• Sepsis & Infectious Disease: Sepsis protocol management, antibiotic therapy, infection control
• Trauma & Post-Surgical Recovery: Multi-system trauma, major surgeries, wound care
• Multisystem Organ Failure: Management of complex, critically ill patients

Key Responsibilities:

• Critical Care Monitoring & Interventions:
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on critically ill patients
• Interpret and respond to hemodynamic monitoring data (BP, CVP, CO, etc.)
• Identify and manage cardiac arrhythmias, following ACLS guidelines
• Respond quickly and accurately to rapid changes in patient conditions
• Assist in intubation, extubation, ventilator management, and tracheostomy care
• Medication Administration & Safety:
• Administer IV medications, drips (vasopressors, sedatives, insulin), and blood products
• Ensure adherence to the five rights of medication administration
• Monitor for adverse drug reactions and incompatibilities
• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Communication:
• Effectively communicate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to ensure optimal patient care
• Provide education to patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments, and post-discharge care
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with hospital policies
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR (EPIC preferred)
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based ICU protocols and hospital policies
• Leadership & Unit Support:
• Function as a resource nurse and mentor for newer nurses and team members
• Assist in coordinating care and delegating tasks to LPNs and support staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and advocate for patient needs

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Licensure & Certifications:
• Active Utah RN License (or compact equivalent) – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required (AHA, American Red Cross, or equivalent)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Preferred
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – Preferred
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a high-acuity setting
• Experience in a 12 bed ICU unit preferred
• At least one completed 13-week travel assignment preferred
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in ventilator management, central line care, titration of critical drips
• Ability to perform rapid neurological and cardiac assessments
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Schedule & Work Conditions:

• Shift: 12-hour shifts (Days/Nights available)
• Workweek: 36-40 hours per week
• Weekend & Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and rotating holidays required
• On-Call Requirement: 12-hour call shifts may be required
• Floating: Required to float to other critical care areas and Emergency Department as needed
• Scrubs: Required but not provided by the facility

Why Join Us?

• Work in a state-of-the-art ICU with advanced medical technology
• Be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Competitive pay and benefits for travel and contract nurses
• Expand your critical care expertise in a fast-paced environment

Are you a dedicated ICU nurse looking for an opportunity to make a life-saving impact? Apply today and join our elite Intensive Care Unit team!

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $76.26 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Supplemental Pay:

• Breakdown pay

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76