Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit
Queens Village, NY 11429 In-Person
1 month ago
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Job Description
REGISTERED NURSES - CRITICAL CARE
Jamaica Hospital is home to multiple state-of-the-art Intensive Care Units (ICUs) that provide the highest level of critical care. These units include:
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU): Specializing in the care of critically ill patients who require or have undergone surgery.
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): Focused on the medical management of critically ill patients who do not require surgery.
Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCU): Dedicated to patients with severe cardiac conditions such as dysrhythmias, unstable angina, or heart attacks.
Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU): Providing long-term medical care for patients requiring continuous monitoring and support.
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for full-time flex day and night shifts in our MICU, CICU and SICU units.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in providing intensive, around-the-clock care to critically ill patients. This includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing life-support equipment, responding to medical emergencies, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tagged as: CCU, micu, sicu
Requirements
CERTIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION:
Salary: $53.18 per hour. Plus, full 1199 Union Benefits
Jamaica Hospital is home to multiple state-of-the-art Intensive Care Units (ICUs) that provide the highest level of critical care. These units include:
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU): Specializing in the care of critically ill patients who require or have undergone surgery.
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): Focused on the medical management of critically ill patients who do not require surgery.
Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCU): Dedicated to patients with severe cardiac conditions such as dysrhythmias, unstable angina, or heart attacks.
Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU): Providing long-term medical care for patients requiring continuous monitoring and support.
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for full-time flex day and night shifts in our MICU, CICU and SICU units.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in providing intensive, around-the-clock care to critically ill patients. This includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing life-support equipment, responding to medical emergencies, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizing advanced medical equipment to continuously monitor patient vital signgs.
- Administering complex medications, including high-dose or titrated medications
- Operating and adjusting ventilators, dialysis machines, and other critical life-support systems.
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and take immediate action when necessary.
- Responding swiftly and effectively to medical emergencies such as cardiac or respiratory arrest.
- Maintaining clear, professional communication with physicians, healthcare teams, and patient families to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Managing complex wound care for critically ill patients.
Tagged as: CCU, micu, sicu
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
- Completion of a Critical Care Course and Certification.
- Current Active New York State RN License and Registration
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Must have At least one year of acute care RN experience in an ICU or two years in a Stepdown unit.
- Prior critical care experience required.CERTIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association).
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Certification preferred.
COMPENSATION:
Salary: $53.18 per hour. Plus, full 1199 Union Benefits
About Jamaica Hospital
Learn More About Jamaica HospitalThe American Medical Association (AMA) is a professional group that publishes research to advance public health and advocates for the interests of registered physician-members. The AMA was founded in 1847 and has since become the largest association of physicians—both MDs and DOs—and medical students in the United States. The AMA's mission is "to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health." The group publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which has the largest circulation of any weekly medical journal in the world. The AMA also publishes a list of Physician Specialty Codes which are the standard codes used in the United States to identify physician and practice specialties.
