Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Open Heart / Critical Care)

Location

Middletown, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing in a 16-bed ICU setting with targeted patient ratios of 1:2 for critical care and 1:3 for intermediate-level patients
• Manage and monitor patients requiring open heart post-operative care, including CABG and valve post-op patients
• Operate and manage advanced hemodynamic support devices including Impella and IABP
• Perform and monitor CRRT, continuous EEG, hypothermia post cardiac arrest, and prone positioning
• Read, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythm strips and EKG telemetry
• Float within the facility or to nearby affiliated campuses based on census and skill set, including high-risk respiratory and COVID units

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license or active compact RN license in good standing (no past disciplinary action)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an ICU or critical care setting
• BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Demonstrated experience with vents, NIH stroke scale, IV starts, ICP monitoring, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR experience required; must pass an online EKG/dysrhythmia competency assessment within 72 hours of contract signing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Level III Trauma Center or designated stroke center environment
• Familiarity with family-centered care models and high-priority customer service standards
• Experience caring for COVID-positive patients in a critical care setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity ICU environment with exposure to a broad range of complex critical care cases including open heart, neuro, and trauma patients
• Up to 24 hours of orientation modules are billable, supporting a smooth transition into the role