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EliteCare Medical Staffing is hiring: RN - ICU in Anacortes

EliteCare Medical Staffing, Anacortes, WA, US,

Job Description

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!