Registered Nurse - ICU

NurseDeck Inc; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseDeck Inc is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our ICU team. The RN will deliver high-acuity care, monitor critical conditions, and respond rapidly to life-threatening events, requiring advanced clinical skills and calm judgment under pressure.

In this role you will provide direct nursing care, monitor vitals, administer medications and life support as ordered, operate ICU equipment, and collaborate with physicians to create individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted RN license.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience in the past 2 years.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and continuous nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in patient condition promptly.
• Administer medications, treatments, and life support measures per physician orders and ICU protocols.
• Operate and monitor ICU equipment (ventilators, cardiac monitors).
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to develop individualized care plans.
• Document nursing care accurately in the EHR.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Active RN license

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Epic/EHR experience

Cerner

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. The ICU RN will be responsible for delivering high-acuity patient care, monitoring critical conditions, and responding rapidly to life-threatening situations. This role demands advanced clinical skills, sound judgment, and a calm, focused approach under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and continuous nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in patient condition promptly.
• Administer medications, treatments, and life support measures in accordance with physician orders and ICU protocols.
• Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment (e.g., ventilators, cardiac monitors).
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Document all nursing care accurately and in a timely manner using electronic health records.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Adhere to infection control standards and ICU-specific safety practices.
• Participate in emergency codes, rapid response interventions, and resuscitation efforts as needed.
• Maintain a high level of alertness, prioritization, and clinical readiness at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
• . Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly during emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience with electronic health record systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
• ACLS and PALS certifications.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – preferred