EliteCare Medical Staffing

EliteCare Medical Staffing is hiring: RN- Intensive Care Unit in Anacortes

EliteCare Medical Staffing, Anacortes, WA, US

Job Description

Job Title:& RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location:& Anacortes, WA, USA

Department:& ICU

Shift:& 12 Hour Nights

Salary:& $70,000 - $140,000

Sign-On Bonus:& Yes

Relocation Assistance:& Yes

Job Description:

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing and be committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a 6-bed ICU unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3, depending on acuity.
Monitor, read, and interpret cardiac strips using GE and Phillips monitors; RNs are responsible for their own readings.
Titrate drips as needed, including sedation (e.g., Propofol), pressors (Levo, Norepinephrine, Dopamine), insulin, and Cardizem.
Manage patients with various diagnoses, including sepsis, COPD, CHF, suicide attempts, drug overdoses, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.
Float to Acute Care or ER as needed, taking on full or partial assignments and providing task-based support or 1:1 care.
Collaborate with charge nurses and other staff to ensure efficient unit operations; the charge nurse does not take a patient assignment.
Work alongside 2-3 nurse aides per shift in the ICU, shared with Acute Care.
Coordinate with Tele-nocturnist and Tele-intensivist for patient care management.
Utilize RT services available 24/7 for respiratory support including heated high flow, CPAP, BiPAP, and Drager vents.

Qualifications:

Current RN licensure and required certifications (ACLS, BLS).
A minimum of 1 year of experience in an ICU or critical care setting.
Strong clinical skills and ability to manage complex patient needs effectively.
Experience with titratable drips and critical care protocols.

Additional Information:

The unit may require flexibility to float to Acute Care or ER based on patient needs.
Night shifts are 12 hours long, providing continuity of care for patients.

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