RN 3-12 | SICU | Nights | Full Time

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care for critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a high-acuity ICU. You will collaborate with physicians, APs, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the nursing team to deliver evidence-based care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, you may serve as Charge Nurse when assigned, participate in quality improvement, and support education and professional

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
• New hires must obtain a BSN within three years of hire or transfer.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Florida RN license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification within six months for SICU.
• PALS certification within six months for SICU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies.
• Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and recovery.
• Promote safety, quality, and compassionate care.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as Charge Nurse and provide leadership when assigned.

Skills

Critical care monitoring

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient-family centered care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 3 years

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

UF Health Jacksonville

At UF Health Jacksonville, our ICU nurses are at the forefront of providing life-saving care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients. As part of an academic health system and Level I Trauma Center, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, education, and research.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager, the ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients. The RN utilizes advanced assessment, clinical judgment, and critical care skills to manage complex patient needs while promoting exceptional outcomes and patient safety. The Registered Nurse is expected to perform all staff nurse responsibilities and may serve as Charge Nurse when assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a high-acuity intensive care environment.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based interventions.
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and compassionate care.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Serve as Charge Nurse and provide leadership support when assigned.

Patient Population

• Adolescent (13–17 years)
• Adult (18–64 years)
• Geriatric (65+ years)

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• BSN preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association: Required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for SICU.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association: Required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for SICU.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association: Required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for SICU.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association: Required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for SICU.

Experience

• One (1) to two (2) years of Critical Care/ICU Registered Nurse experience; or
• Successful completion of the UF Health Jacksonville Critical Care Fellowship Program.

Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of Critical Care/ICU Registered Nurse experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Florida Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards.
• Ability to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care in a fast-paced critical care setting.
• Proficiency with critical care monitoring systems, equipment, and technology.
• Strong assessment, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care.

Why UF Health Jacksonville?

• Practice at a nationally recognized academic health system and Level I Trauma Center.
• Work alongside highly skilled critical care, surgical, and trauma teams.
• Access professional development, specialty certification support, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, research, education, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Join UF Health Jacksonville and make a difference every day by providing expert care to some of our most complex and critically ill patients.