(MA) ICU RN Flex Team Night Shift; will accept 48 hours
- Full-time
Job Title Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Float) Job Summary Join a dynamic team as a Registered Nurse in a 32-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Neuro Critical Care Unit located in Springfield, Massachusetts. This unit specializes in providing high-acuity care to a diverse patient population, including those experiencing sepsis, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring CRRT/CVVH, post-cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure. This float position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive critical care across various specialized units, including Medical High-Volume Critical Care (HVCC), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), and Intermediate Care (IMC). Nurses maintain an expected patient ratio of 1:2, with 1:1 care provided for the highest acuity cases, ensuring focused and high-quality patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions across multiple ICU settings. Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced life support, including mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and continuous cardiac monitoring. Administer and manage specialized treatments such as Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH). Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and manage patients with neuro-critical conditions. Float to Medical HVCC, SICU, and IMC units, demonstrating adaptability to varying patient populations and unit protocols. Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record. Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Level 1 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or 2 years of recent experience in a general ICU setting. Must reside outside a 90-mile radius from the facility. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience specifically within a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting. Skills & Competencies Clinical Expertise: Advanced critical care assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT/CVVH initiation and management, post-cardiac arrest care, neurological assessment (including NIHSS). Equipment Proficiency: Ventilators, CRRT machines, cardiac monitors, IV pumps, arterial lines, central lines. Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication (verbal and written), adaptability, teamwork, and ability to perform effectively in high-stress environments. Shift Details Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC) Shift Duration: 12 hours Days per Week: 3 days (36 hours per week) Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: September 7, 2026 Call Requirements: Not specified. Weekend Rotations: Not specified. Opportunity for 48-hour work weeks may be available. Licensing Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.