Registered Nurse ICU

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location:
Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule / Job Type:
Full-time, night shifts (three 12-hour shifts per week), rotating weekends, float to various units including ICU, Progressive Care, and Med/Surg.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide critical nursing care to ventilated patients, including initiating and titrating IV drips such as vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics.
• Assist with intubations and line placements.
• Monitor critically ill patients with diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure, myocardial infarctions, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia.
• Care for both ICU and progressive patients within a mixed acuity unit, adjusting care based on patient needs.
• Utilize advanced equipment such as Phillips heart monitors, Epic EMR, Pyxis, EKG machines, and dopplers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow hospital policies during shift.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1.5 years of ICU experience; 2 years preferred.
• Active IN Registered Nurse license.
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, and operate within a 1:2 or 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on patient acuity.
• Strong critical thinking skills, team-oriented mindset, and personable approach.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Experience caring for medical patients with complex needs.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, mixed acuity environment.
• Prior experience in critical care units with ventilated patients.

Why Join Us:

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive night shift schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, well-equipped ICU and progressive care unit with diverse patient cases.

Dress Code:
Caribbean blue scrubs with black, white, or Caribbean blue jackets. Short or long sleeves under scrubs must be black or white.

Training & Orientation:
Participation in onboarding through workforce development, including policy review, Epic EMR training, and a one-day unit orientation to ensure a smooth transition into the role.