Full Job Description
This position is full-time, 36 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts. Weekend and Holiday rotation required.
As a Registered Nurse in the ICU, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of a collaborative Care Team. You'll play a key role in supporting patients and families, coordinating care, and ensuring a safe and positive experience throughout the hospital stay. The Mount Auburn Hospital ICU has been freshly renovated and expanded up to 20 beds, providing care at the community level for patients with a variety of critical care needs - from cardiothoracic surgery recovery to respiratory care to kidney failure and more.
Job Description:
Job Description
Located in Cambridge, just steps from Harvard Square and the Charles River, Mount Auburn Hospital is a 217-bed academic community hospital that combines clinical excellence with a strong sense of community. As a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, we provide top-level care across a wide range of specialties, including nationally recognized Maternity Care, Cardiac Care, and Cancer Care programs known for clinical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where learning, teamwork, and high-quality care come together.
With continued growth and recent investments across the organization, Mount Auburn Hospital is evolving to meet the future of healthcare while creating meaningful opportunities for career development and advancement.
What You'll Do
Care Team Collaboration
Partner with the Care Team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care
Assess patient needs, create care plans, and assign appropriate team responsibilities
Participate in team meetings and care coordination activities
Build respectful, professional relationships with colleagues
Communicate clearly with team members about patient status and needs
Support team members in complex or challenging situations
Escalate concerns to the Nurse Coordinator when appropriate
Contribute to education and training for team members
Monitor patient satisfaction and support improvement initiatives
Accurately evaluate and document patient outcomes
Administer medications according to established policies and procedures
Direct Patient Care
Provide and document evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process
Deliver care in alignment with hospital, unit, and clinical standards
Administer medications safely and in accordance with all guidelines
Patient & Family Education
Provide timely education based on each patient's care plan and expected hospital stay
Include family members and caregivers when appropriate
Support the development of educational materials and resources
Document education provided and patient understanding
Ensure patients and caregivers are informed about discharge plans and available community resources
Care Coordination & Length of Stay (LOS) Management
Collaborate with the Care Team to plan care aligned with anticipated length of stay
Work with Nurse Coordinators, case managers, providers, and other departments to support timely care and discharge planning
Coordinate completion of tests, procedures, and consultations
Share clinical updates with appropriate stakeholders
Monitor LOS and support efficient patient progression
Begin discharge planning at admission and include family members throughout the process
Ensure all patients receive clear, written discharge instructions prior to leaving
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
1-3 years related work experience preferred
License Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
American Heart Association - Basic Life support Certificate required. ACLS required for some specific clinical units.
Pay Range:
$37.00 - $95.37
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.