Registered Nurse - ICU

Lambstaffing; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Lambstaffing is seeking an experienced RN for the ICU at a Matthews, NC facility. This 44-bed community hospital ICU handles complex cases with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and 24/7 specialist support. Must have 2+ years ICU experience, current RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and EPIC experience.

The role features 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm shifts, six weekend shifts every six weeks, 50% holiday coverage, and no on-call. Prior travel experience is preferred; CNA/HUC support is not provided in unit.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience in the specialty.
• BLS, ACLS required for clinical roles.
• NIHSS certification is required for this clinical role.

Skills

Peripheral IV starts

Foley catheter management

NG tube care

Vent management

Central line maintenance

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

ABG interpretation

EPIC experience

Tools

EPIC

Omnicell

Alaris IV pumps

Phillips monitors

Job description

RN - ICU

About Facility:

• Matthews, NC
• 44 Licensed beds
• Not Trauma Designated
• Teaching hospital: Only Community Schools of Nursing
• Not a Chest Pain Center
• Not a Stroke Center
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 4
• Average census: 4
• Experience: 2+ years ICU experience
• Prior travel experience required

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Medical - CIWA, sepsis, DKA, respiratory failure, kidney failure, liver failure, GI bleeds, infections, CHF, COPD,
• General surgeries with complications or need closer monitoring. Deep flap surgery experience preferred but not required

Patient Ratios:

• 1:2. Total of 3 RNs in the department, 1 being Charge RN.

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• Peripheral IV starts, foley insertion/maintenance, NG tube insertion/maintenance, vents, trachs, wound care/dressing changes, wound vacs, drains, central line maintenance/blood draw/dressing changes, art lines, cardiac rhythm interpretation, ABG interpretation, codes, critical drip titration
• RNs will do all peripheral blood draws (no phlebotomy present)
• EPIC experience required

Support within the Department:

• No CNA
• No HUC
• Charge nurse to assist primary with the 4 ICU patients, respond to rapids/codes
• IV/VAT Team during certain dates and times
• Resource Nurse to fill in when needed
• RT 24/7
• Hospitalist 24/7
• Intensivist 24/7 in person 4 hours per day, VCC the remainder

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC - required
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific equipment:

Floating:

• None

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 1 shift department orientation

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: Total of 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are considered weekends
• On call: No
• Holiday Expectations: 50% of holidays in contract
• Winter holidays: Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• Approval of RTO: to go through manager
• Shift times: 1900-0700, 0700-1900
• Schedule cycle: 6 weeks at a time, supervisor makes schedule

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: small, close knit and fun!

Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS, ACLS required for clinical roles; references upon request