RN - ICU

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a skilled ICU RN to deliver high‑level critical care. You will perform venipuncture, IV therapy, wound care, and complex medication administration while monitoring cardiac rhythm and ensuring patient safety across age groups.

The role requires an active NJ RN license with BLS and ACLS; BSN is preferred and ICU experience of 2+ years is expected. Compensation reflects the listed salary range and benefits discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• Current NJ State RN license
• BSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved
• Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage
• Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy
• Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely
• Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including PPE and universal precautions
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
• Identifies + responds to emergency situations
• Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support
• Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations
• Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow‑up referral
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Documents patients pain assessment, pain goal and documents prn effectiveness of pain medications within 1 hour of administration
• Administers Stat medications within one half hour of physicians order
• Verifies all physician orders in Careview
• Demonstrates proficiency is administration of emergency medications and drips
• Reports any changes in patients condition immediately to either Hospitalist or Attending Physician.
• Documents for restraints done per protocol.
• Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing their assignments and charting within the designated time of their shift
• Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
• Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four

Skills

ICU nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Emergency response

Infection control

Documentation

Care planning

Patient education

Education

RN license (NJ)

BSN preferred

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Careview EMR

Job description

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RN - ICU

Secaucus, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3582

Salary Range: $61.53 To $64.71 Annually

Job Specific Competencies:

• Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage
• Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy
• Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely
• Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies
• Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including but not limited to hand hygiene, PPE and universal precautions
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated
• Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
• Identifies + responds to emergency situations
• Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support
• Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations; e.g. infant, toddler, adult, etc.
• Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow‑up referral
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Documents patients pain assessment, pain goal and documents prn effectiveness of pain medications within 1 hour of administration
• Administers Stat medications within one half hour of physicians order
• Verifies all physician orders in Careview
• Demonstrates proficiency is administration of emergency medications and drips
• Reports any changes in patients condition immediately to either Hospitalist or Attending Physician.
• Documents for restraints done per protocol.
• Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing their assignments and charting within the designated time of their shift
• Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
• Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current NJ State RN license
• BSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved
• Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit