Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Nights)

77 consultants; Peterborough (NH); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse for a role in Peterborough, NH. The nurse will provide and organize care for patients in the intensive care unit, requiring a current New Hampshire RN license and certifications like ACLS and BLS. Prior experience in medical-surgical nursing and ICU is essential. Positive collaboration with staff and accurate record-keeping are key responsibilities. Only experienced candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a related healthcare specialty is preferred.
• At least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is required.
• Experience in telemetry and ICU nursing is required.

Responsabilités

• Plan, direct, and evaluate care for patients on their shift.
• Maintain good relationships with all departments.
• Read vital signs and administer injections or vaccinations as needed.
• Willing to work in different areas of the hospital as needed.
• Float between units as needed; manage a patient-to-nurse ratio of 2:1.

Connaissances

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software

Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Experience in recognizing heart rhythms

Formation

Graduated from an accredited nursing school

Outils

Allscripts Paragon

Description du poste

Overview

Location: Peterborough, NH

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse

The ICU Registered Nurse provides and organizes care for patients in the intensive care unit. Nurses work independently, following accepted medical practices and hospital rules. They need to work well with other staff to ensure patients receive continuous care. This role includes maintaining positive relationships with other departments, contributing to education, and keeping accurate records while updating policies and skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software; hospital uses Allscripts Paragon.
• Read vital signs and administer injections or vaccinations as needed.
• Willingness to work in different areas of the hospital as needed.
• Float in a 2-bed unit to the Med Surg and regular ICU units.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 2:1.
• 4 to 6 weeks of hands-on training before starting work.
• The hospital will provide a tour of the unit during the interview.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate care for patients on their shift, following hospital philosophy and practices; maintain good relationships with all departments.

Requirements

• Education: Must have graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• Experience: One year of experience in a related healthcare specialty is preferred; at least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is required. Experience in telemetry and ICU nursing is also required.
• Skills: Must have a current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license. ACLS certification is required; PALS certification is recommended. Experience in recognizing heart rhythms is required. PCCN or CCRN certification is preferred. Must be able to learn quickly and lead others.

Please Note: No new graduates will be considered for this position.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements

• New Hampshire
• Compact licenses are allowed.