Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in Pendleton, IN

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Job Description

Step into a pivotal nursing role within a dynamic 20-bed Medical ICU/Step Down unit, providing critical care to diverse patient populations. As an RN skilled in intensive and progressive care, you will manage varying nurse-patient ratios, with ICU assignments typically at 2:1 and stepdown assignments at 3:1. This contract opportunity offers valuable experience in both high-acuity and stepdown settings, with added exposure through occasional floating to a sister unit, caring for stepdown patients at ratios up to 4:1. Your clinical expertise and adaptability will make a direct and meaningful contribution to patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill and progressive care patients in a mixed ICU/Step Down environment
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient needs
• Float as needed to the sister unit (5S), managing patient loads aligned with unit requirements
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond proactively to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care
• Uphold infection prevention protocols and support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as part of the staff commitment

Desired Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted RN license
• Recent experience in ICU and/or Step Down/Progressive Care environments
• Proficiency with critical care equipment, monitoring, and interventions
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and float between units as needed
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to work scheduled weekends and holidays as needed

This position offers the chance to work with a collaborative team that values patient-centered care across multiple levels of acuity. Embrace a challenging and fulfilling environment in which your advanced nursing skills will be highly valued. Ready to make a real impact in patient care? Submit your application today to begin the next step in your professional journey.