Registered Nurse - ICU

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse (Surgical ICU) to provide high-acuity nursing care for critically ill post-operative and trauma patients in the Surgical ICU. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and manage complex therapies including ventilators and IV drips.

Collaborate with intensivists and the care team to develop individualized care plans, deliver evidence-based care, educate patients and families, and

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in good standing.
• Experience in critical care settings preferred.
• Ability to work in high-acuity Surgical ICU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care and maintain high standards of safety
• Coordinate and document care in collaboration with the care team
• Educate patients and families on care and treatment
• Precept and support the onboarding and development of new staff

Skills

Critical care assessment

Clinical judgment

Emergency response

Ventilator management

Medication administration

Team communication

Education/mentorship

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Registered Nurse (Surgical ICU)

Provide high-acuity nursing care for critically ill post-operative and trauma patients in the Surgical ICU. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and manage complex therapies including ventilators and IV drips. Monitor patients closely and respond promptly to rapid changes in condition.

Registered Nurse (Surgical ICU)

Provide high-acuity nursing care for critically ill post-operative and trauma patients in the Surgical ICU. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and manage complex therapies including ventilators and IV drips. Monitor patients closely and respond promptly to rapid changes in condition. Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, and an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans based on clinical needs.

• Deliver evidence-based care and maintain high standards of safety
• Coordinate and document care in collaboration with the care team
• Educate patients and families on care and treatment
• Precept and support the onboarding and development of new staff

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong critical care assessment, clinical judgment, and emergency response skills
• Ability to manage ventilators, drips, and complex medication regimens
• Effective communication and teamwork with physicians and interdisciplinary staff
• Commitment to education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice