Critical Care CVICU RN — Impactful Patient Care

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Leesburg is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care to deliver comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients within a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Ideal candidates will hold a Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, with strong assessment and critical thinking skills supporting safe, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients and develop individualized plans of care.
• Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, respiratory function, and other critical patient indicators.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Operate and monitor specialized critical care equipment and technology.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge planning.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes within the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

Skills

Critical Care nursing

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Florida RN License

BLS

ACLS

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Tools

ECG monitoring

Ventilator management

Job description

UF Health Leesburg is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care to deliver comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients within a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Ideal candidates will hold a Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, with strong assessment and critical thinking skills supporting safe, patient-centered outcomes.