RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an ICU/CCU Registered Nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment (19:00–07:30). The unit operates with a 1:2 staff ratio across four beds. Requires a minimum of 2 years’ ICU experience, active state RN license, and certifications in ACLS and BLS.

Candidate must demonstrate skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, arterial/central line management, and care of ventilated patients, with potential floating within the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ ICU/CCU nursing experience.
• Active state license required for RN practice.
• ACLS, BLS certifications required; NIH training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU/CCU nursing care on a 4-bed unit with 1:2 nurse-patient ratio.
• Adhere to night shift hours: 19:00–07:30.
• Maintain proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response.
• Perform IV therapy, arterial and central line management.
• Care for ventilated patients and manage ABGs.
• Float within facility as needed to meet staffing needs.
• Ensure infection prevention and isolation precautions.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Emergency response

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Dysrhythmia management

12-lead EKG

IV therapy

Renal failure experience

Arterial line management

Central line management

Ventilated patient care

Education

ACLS

BLS

NIH required

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience required

License: Active state license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH required

Must-Have:

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Multi-system organ failure experience
• Obtaining 12 lead EKG experience
• IV insulin protocols experience
• Chronic/Acute renal failure experience
• Required IV therapy skills

Description:Position is for an ICU/CCU Registered Nurse.The shift is nights from 19:00 to 07:30.The staff ratio is 1:2 for all shifts in a 4-bed ICU.The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience.First-timers are accepted.The nurse will work every other weekend.Floating may occur as needed within the scope to meet facility needs.Block schedule accommodation can be discussed with management.Candidates must have experience with cardiac monitoring and emergency response.Skills required include interpretation of dysrhythmias and management of dysrhythmias.Experience with multi-system organ failure is necessary.The nurse must be able to obtain a 12 lead EKG.Experience with IV insulin protocols is required.Chronic and acute renal failure experience is also necessary.Skills in arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line management are required.Nurses must have experience in starting IVs and managing PICC lines.Medication skills required include continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade.Continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips are necessary.Respiratory skills needed include assisting with BiPAP, CPAP, and chest tube insertion/removal.Care of ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs are mandatory.Infection prevention and isolation precautions experience is essential.Candidates should have a working knowledge of surgical wounds with drains and wound vacs.Cerner experience is preferred.The facility has a total of 25 staffed beds and operates as a Critical Access Magnet facility.