Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking an Intensive Care Nurse (ICU RN) to provide advanced critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The role requires monitoring, ventilator management, and rapid decision-making within a high-acuity unit.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, administering therapies, supporting families, and ensuring meticulous documentation while upholding infection control standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain.
• Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions.
• Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters.
• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided.
• Document all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Critical care nursing

ICU expertise

Ventilator management

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

ACLS certification preferred

CCRN certification preferred

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

Infusion pumps

Pulse oximeters

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Intensive Care Nurse, also referred to as an ICU RN or Intensive Care Unit RN. The Intensive Care RN (ICU RN) will be responsible for providing intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN will have advanced skills in critical care settings, make quick decision s , and will be compassionate to all patient s . An ICU RN monitors vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administer IV Fluids, and communicates effectively to the medical team to modify care plans accordingly.

Employment Type

Full Time

Shifts Available

Days

Hours

12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location

Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions
• U se advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters
• S afely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions
• M anag e life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors
• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided
• D ocument all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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