Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - ICU RN

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Intensive Care Unit - ICU 

LOCATION: Sanford, FL

SHIFT: Day Shift

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are currently in need of a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a high-performing team in a 16-bed unit. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. As an ICU RN, you will care for critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and complex interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and prioritize care needs.
• Monitor and respond to critical changes in patients’ vital signs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and procedures.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring safety and dignity at every stage of care.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year recent ICU experience in an acute care setting required
• Active Florida RN license or a compact state RN license (must obtain Florida license within 60 days of relocation)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or Diploma); BSN preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire

Additional Details:

• Unit Size: 16 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2, depending on acuity