ICU Night Shift RN - Critical Care, Mentor & Charge Nurse

Baptist-Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU RN to join our night shift team. This full-time role involves caring for critically ill patients in a high-acuity unit, with three 12-hour night shifts and ongoing monitoring.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, operate ICU equipment, develop care plans, and advocate for patients and families. Alabama RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 1 year in acute care are required; 2+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program and meets competency requirements.
• Current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate license.
• Maintenance of BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in an acute care facility; 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients requiring complex assessments, high-intensity interventions, and continuous monitoring.
• Uses clinical judgment to anticipate, prioritize, and respond quickly to changing patient conditions.
• Operates, monitors, and adjusts ICU equipment and interprets data from monitoring systems.
• Responds to emergencies using established nursing standards, protocols, and life-saving interventions.
• Assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Advocates for patients and families while ensuring age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams and may serve as charge nurse, preceptor, or educator.
• Documents care accurately, delegates tasks appropriately, and ensures compliance with evidence-based practice and regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Acute care

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Tools

ICU monitoring equipment

Life support systems

Job description

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU RN to join our night shift team. This full-time role involves caring for critically ill patients in a high-acuity unit, with three 12-hour night shifts and ongoing monitoring.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, operate ICU equipment, develop care plans, and advocate for patients and families. Alabama RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 1 year in acute care are required; 2+ years preferred.