RN - SICU

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit in New Haven, CT. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a SICU setting, active RN license, and current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.

The unit features mixed acuity with ICU and step-down assignments, arterial line management, ventilated patient care, and continuous IV sedation. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in SICU
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with arterial line management, ventilated patients, and IV sedation

Responsibilities

• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Float to step-down unit as needed
• Collaborate with IV teams, respiratory services, and pharmacy
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias

Skills

Airway management

IV drip management

Arterial line management

Care of ventilated patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty

License: Active license required prior to start date

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Airway managementManagement of IV dripsManagement of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failureAbility to float to step-down unit as needed

Description:We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.Candidates should possess ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.This is a mixed acuity unit with both ICU and step-down assignments.The ideal candidate will have experience with arterial line management, care of ventilated patients, and continuous IV sedation.Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias is essential.The nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, respiratory services, and pharmacy.Weekend shifts are required every other weekend.This position does not require on-call responsibilities.First-time travelers are welcome to apply.Must be able to float within the scope to meet facility needs.RTO restrictions apply, with greater than 7 days requiring approval.Local candidates will not be accepted.Pending license applications are acceptable if active before the start date.A reference is required for submission.All modules must be completed pre-start and annually, specific to the specialty.