ICU RN - Noblesville, IN

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Job Description

Provide expert nursing care in a specialized Adult and Pediatric Burn Trauma Surgical ICU setting, delivering critical support to patients requiring complex interventions. This contract role involves working within a Primary RN Care model with a focus on high-acuity burn trauma patients and critical care nursing ratios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and pediatric burn trauma surgical ICU patients.
• Manage invasive hemodynamic monitoring with assessments at least every hour.
• Administer IV drip titration and nurse-driven burn fluid resuscitation according to the Parkland formula.
• Provide ventilator management and support continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH).
• Perform hourly pulse and flap Doppler checks to monitor patient status.
• Assist with initial wound debridement, dressing changes, and surgical recovery care.
• Administer conscious sedation and manage epidural pumps.
• Maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio for critical care cases and 1:1 for burn trauma code 1 admissions and high-acuity post-operative patients.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure with ICU nursing experience.
• Proven skills in critical care nursing, especially within burn trauma units.
• Proficiency in invasive monitoring, fluid resuscitation protocols, and ventilator management.
• Experience with pediatric and adult critical care patients.
• Ability to perform surgical recovery and sedation nursing duties with attention to detail.

Location Overview: Noblesville, IN, offers a welcoming community with a blend of suburban charm and city conveniences. Known for its excellent schools, parks, and recreational activities, Noblesville provides an ideal environment for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle near a vibrant midwestern city.

This contract opportunity is perfect for ICU RNs specializing in burn trauma care who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Take the next step to advance your critical care nursing career by applying today.