RN - SICU

Cynet Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on campus

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an experienced RN for a Surgical Intensive Care Unit assignment in Houston. The role requires strong critical care skills, telemetry interpretation, and rapid escalation of patient changes. Expect 12-hour day shifts, complex patient care, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Candidates should have an Texas RN license, 2+ years in ICU, and familiarity with CRRT, ventilation, chest tubes, and vasopressor drips. Parking on campus is provided.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in critical care.
• Experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes and ventilators.
• Experience in busy hospital settings and telemetry reading.

Responsibilities

• Titrate vasopressors and other drips as clinically directed.
• Monitor patient status and escalate changes to providers promptly.
• Collaborate with intensivists and APNs on care plans.
• Float to other ICUs based on unit needs; maintain patient safety.

Skills

SICU nursing

Critical care

Telemetry

Vasopressor titration

Effective communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Early recognition of changes in patient condition.Clear communication and escalation with providers.Critical thinking skills.Experience with CRRT and hemodynamic monitoring.Experience with chest tubes, ventilators, and various drains/surgical sites.

Description:Daily parking is available on campus.Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and floating.Candidates are required to work every other weekend.Experience with EPIC is required.Successful candidates typically have 3 or more years of experience, previous travel experience, and experience in a busy hospital setting.The unit has 12 beds.Nurse to patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:3, depending on patient acuity and admissions.RNs will need to titrate various drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, and others.A charge nurse is present on each shift, and may take a full assignment depending on staffing needs.Patient care techs may be available intermittently based on census.Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers are on-site 24/7.Respiratory Therapy is available in the unit 24/7.RNs are required to read telemetry strips as there are no techs available in the unit.Shifts are scheduled based on unit needs, and self-scheduling is not allowed.Weekend requirements are 4-6 days every 6 weeks, subject to coverage needs.There may be standby requirements, which are infrequent.RNs may be asked to float to other ICUs based on skill set and unit needs.Scrub color consists of teal bottoms and black or printed coordinating scrub tops.Professional appearance is expected, with restrictions on nail treatments and attire.The unit has specific orientation requirements for new hires.