Registered Nurse (RN -CN 1), SICU, Flex Shift, ONA

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Cincinnati. The role involves providing specialized nursing care for critically ill patients requiring surgical interventions. The SICU is a fast-paced environment that admits multiple patients daily, focusing on stabilizing their conditions and preparing them for transition to surgical floors. Join a dedicated team at a leading academic health system known for its advanced medical care and research.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care nursing required.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Stabilizing cardio-pulmonary function for critically ill patients.
• Admitting 5-8 patients daily from OR and ER.

Skills

Critical Care

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN - CN 1), Flex Shift, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) ONA

2 CCP - Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU) – 34-bed unit

The Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit is a 34-bed unit specializing in the complex care of adult patients requiring surgical interventions. The major specialties treated in this ICU include Trauma Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, and Oncologic Surgery. As the region’s only adult Level 1 trauma center, the SICU is equipped to receive any critical trauma patient requiring resuscitation and specialized nursing care. We care for a variety of solid organ transplant recipients, including liver, kidney-pancreas, and kidney transplants. Our unit also manages complex oncologic, hepatobiliary, and general surgery patients referred from across the country.

The majority of our patients are in critical condition, with most stabilizing within 24-48 hours of admission. Patient care focuses on stabilizing cardio-pulmonary function, maintaining circulatory volume and perfusion, preserving protective mechanisms, and controlling pain. Our fast-paced SICU admits 5-8 patients daily from the OR and ER, requiring a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are prepared for transition to the surgical floors. The SICU nurse plays a vital role in this process.

About the University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, the University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served the region for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our expert clinicians and care teams. Our specialists utilize advanced medical knowledge and technology, providing unique levels of specialty and subspecialty care not available elsewhere in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also a hub for medical research—our physicians conduct basic, translational, and clinical studies, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest treatments. The center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, equipped with comprehensive resources for the most complex medical conditions and injuries.