Intensive Care Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Maplesville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks an ICU nurse to provide critical care in a hospital setting. You will assess patients, monitor vital signs, and support clinical decisions in high-acuity situations. Duties include administering tests, IV fluids, and medications, and responding to emergencies with protocol-driven care.

The role requires proficiency with ventilators and essential critical care equipment, ensuring safe operation and timely bedside care within a fast-paced ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment and clinical monitoring skills in an ICU.
• Ability to administer medications and IV therapy safely and accurately.
• Proficiency in responding to emergencies with protocol-driven care.
• Sound knowledge of critical care equipment and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions and monitor vital signs and clinical status.
• Administer diagnostic tests, IV fluids, and medications per nursing protocols.
• Respond promptly to life-threatening situations using nursing procedures.
• Ensure ventilators, monitors, and other critical equipment function properly.
• Deliver coordinated bedside care to support timely clinical decisions.

Skills

ICU assessment

Clinical monitoring

IV therapy administration

Emergency protocol response

Job description

Provide critical care to patients in a hospital intensive care unit, ensuring safe, effective treatment during high-acuity needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions and monitor vital signs and clinical status.
• Administer diagnostic tests, IV fluids, and medications according to nursing protocols.
• Respond promptly to life-threatening situations using established nursing procedures.
• Ensure ventilators, monitors, and other critical medical equipment are functioning properly.
• Deliver coordinated bedside care that supports timely clinical decision-making.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Strong assessment and clinical monitoring skills in an ICU environment.
• Ability to administer medications and IV therapy safely and accurately.
• Proficiency in responding to emergencies with protocol-driven care.
• Sound knowledge of critical care equipment and basic troubleshooting.