Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Critical Care / Emergency Department Float Pool

Location

Richmond, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Float between multiple clinical units including ICU, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Transitional Care, and Observation, with assignments determined on a shift-by-shift basis by the Clinical House Supervisor
• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering patient culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and conduct ongoing assessment and documentation of response to therapies
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy of care provided by other team members
• Facilitate the patient discharge process, including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Identify and address patient and family educational needs based on prioritized problems and level of comprehension

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• BLS certification (current)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Experience in either the Emergency Department (ED) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU), along with Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience
• Ability to deliver safe, high-quality patient care across multiple clinical settings in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous nursing experience in a float pool or multi-unit capacity
• Strong critical-thinking skills and demonstrated clinical competence across diverse patient populations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build broad clinical expertise by working across ICU, ED, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Transitional Care, and Observation units within a single facility
• Dynamic role offering variety, flexibility, and the chance to make an impact across multiple care settings