ICU Nurse Intern: Hands-On Critical Care Learning

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Alabama is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience.

You will gain practical skills, participate in bedside reports, and help maintain a clean, organized unit while adhering to policies and standards as part of a dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required
• Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
• Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
• Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
• Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
• Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.
• Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing program enrolled

Clinical fundamentals

Education

Enrolled in accredited Nursing program

Fundamentals of clinicals completed

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Alabama is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience.

You will gain practical skills, participate in bedside reports, and help maintain a clean, organized unit while adhering to policies and standards as part of a dedicated care team.