Job Title:

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location:

New York, NY

Shift:

3x12-hour shifts (variable)
Every other weekend

Unit Details:

• Average Unit Census: 8

• 8 Beds per Unit

• Staffing Ratio: 1:2

Position Summary:

The Clinical Nurse (ICU) is a Registered Professional Nurse responsible for delivering safe, competent, and compassionate care to critically ill patients. The nurse integrates nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and professional standards to provide holistic, relationship-centered care to patients and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

• Prioritizes patient needs, including education, discharge planning, and coordination of after-hospital care.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.

• Delegates and supervises care appropriately within the Modified Primary Nursing model.

Patient Experience:

• Promotes a therapeutic environment through empathy, compassion, and active listening.

• Engages in purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.

• Considers patient values, culture, and preferences in all care decisions.

• Initiates service recovery and escalates patient concerns appropriately.

• Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all patient interactions.

Quality and Safety:

• Practices within institutional safety and quality standards.

• Participates in continuous quality improvement and evidence-based initiatives.

• Recognizes and escalates safety concerns using established protocols.

• Utilizes hospital information systems for documentation and performance tracking.

• Engages in institutional review and peer evaluation processes.

Operations:

• Performs charge nurse duties as assigned.

• Assists with staffing, resource management, and patient throughput.

• Ensures compliance with documentation, legal, and regulatory standards.

• Promotes cost-effective and patient-centered resource utilization.

Professional Development:

• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

• Participates in shared governance councils, committees, and unit initiatives.

• Incorporates ethical principles in clinical decision-making.

• Supports colleagues and fosters a positive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with relevant experience or active BSN enrollment

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active New York State RN License (required)

• BLS and ACLS (required)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience

• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care/Telemetry experience

• EPIC experience highly preferred

• 1 year of travel RN experience (required for travel positions only; not required for per diem roles)

Schedule:

• 3x12-hour shifts (Days or Nights; variable)

• Every other weekend required