RN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Job at Forhyre, Anacortes, WA

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  • Forhyre
  • Anacortes, WA

Job Description

Job Title: RN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Anacortes, Washington

Department/Unit: ICU

Salary Range: $22 to $40 per hour

Shift: 12 Hour Days

Hours: 36 hours per week

Number of Positions: 4

 

Job Description

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking four experienced and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Anacortes, Washington. This role is critical for providing high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to patients in the ICU, ensuring safety and comfort during their stay.
  • Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, documenting any changes and responding appropriately.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Interpret telemetry strips and monitor vital signs, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
  • Titrate drips as needed, including sedation (e.g., Propofol), pressors (e.g., Levo, Norepi, Dopamine), and insulin.
  • Educate patients and their families on health management and recovery processes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

ICU Unit Details

  • Beds: 6
  • Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3 depending on acuity.
  • Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Sepsis, elderly patients, COPD, CHF, suicide attempts, drug overdoses, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (a fib RVR), etc.
  • Floating Requirements: Possible float to Acute Care (full or partial assignment) or ER (tasking; may do 1:1 as needed).

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
  • Required Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ICU setting preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Support Staff

  • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse oversees both acute care and ICU; typically free of patient assignments. Not an ICU nurse but ACLS certified.
  • Nursing Aids: Available on the unit, shared between acute care and ICU; 2-3 on per shift depending on census.
  • RT Availability: Respiratory Therapy (RT) is in-house 24/7.

Equipment

  • RT Equipment: Heated high flow, CPAP, BiPAP, Drager vents.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional critical care nursing and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work,

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