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 highquality 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 fastpaced 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; 23 on per shift depending on census.
- RT Availability: Respiratory Therapy (RT) is inhouse 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!
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