Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Nights)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse, Advanced Care in the ICU for night shifts (7pm–7am) within the DPH ICU department.

The role emphasizes critical care, continuous monitoring, and rapid response to life-threatening changes, requiring current FL RN license and BLS, with ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC as needed. The ICU is a 16-bed unit serving critically ill adults; the facility offers advanced technology and a strong care team to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Meets mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
• Current Florida RN license or NLC.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC may be required for certain areas.
• 1+ year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients with complex assessment and therapies.
• Utilizes data to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Identifies and prioritizes actions for patient-focused care.
• Monitors equipment and records cardiac/respiratory data from monitors and devices.
• Responds to life-saving situations per nursing standards and protocol.
• Observes and assesses patients, escalating when necessary.
• Develops and revises an individualized plan of care.
• Respects diversity by collaborating with team and patients.

Education

Graduate of approved nursing school

Nursing competency requirements

Job description

Position Summary

• Department: DPH ICU
• Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12- hour shifts w/ rotating weekends)
• Shift: Nights (7pm - 7am)
• Title: Registered Nurse, Advanced Care | ICU, Intensive Care Unit

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

About Dph Intensive Care Unit (icu)

The ICU, a 16 bed unit, serves the adult population by offering the services of clinical professionals and specialized equipment to treat critically ill patients. The types of patients served are as follows: Traumatic brain injuries, stroke, trauma, heart failure, respiratory failure, and more.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

Experience

• 1+ year of RN experience

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.
• Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
• Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.
• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.