Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Open Heart / Critical Care)

Location

Middletown, OH | Acute Care / ICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 18 weeks available) | Nights, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed ICU setting, supporting targeted patient ratios of 1:2 for Critical Care and 1:3 for Intermediate level patients
• Manage and monitor patients requiring CRRT, IABP, Impella, and mechanical ventilation, as well as post-operative cardiac surgery patients (CABG, Valve)
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret EKG/dysrhythmia strips, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Care for neurological patients including ischemic stroke patients receiving TPA, as well as post-cardiac arrest hypothermia and prone positioning cases
• Float within the unit or to other campus locations within the health system based on census and skill set, including high-risk respiratory and COVID units
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday as required; up to 24 hours of orientation modules may be required at the start of assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license, or any active compact RN license accepted for submission; candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be considered
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an ICU or Critical Care setting
• Demonstrated experience with CABG, Valve post-op, Impella, IABP, and CRRT
• Must successfully pass an online EKG/dysrhythmia competency assessment within 72 hours of signing the contract
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local travelers are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ICP monitoring, conscious sedation, NIH stroke scale, and IV insertion
• Familiarity with 24-hour EEG monitoring and care of neuro/stroke patients
• Comfort with floating to multiple units or campuses based on census and clinical need
• Strong customer service orientation and experience in a family-centered care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level III Trauma Center with a specialized, high-acuity ICU offering exposure to complex open heart and neurological cases
• Winter contract options available with flexible contract lengths to fit your schedule