ICU Registered Nurse

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV seeks an ICU Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts. In this role, you will provide high-acuity, evidence-based care to critically ill adults in a patient-centered, community hospital setting. Responsibilities include continuous assessment, cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator and drip management, medication administration, and timely documentation. You will collaborate closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, participate in codes and rapid responses, and support patients and families through complex, often emergent situations. Our culture emphasizes safety, clinical quality, teamwork, and continuous learning, offering professional development and exposure to diverse clinical cases while you make a direct impact on patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill ICU patients in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols
• Continuously monitor, assess, and document patient status, vital signs, and responses to treatment
• Administer medications, titrate IV drips, and manage ventilators and other critical care equipment
• Coordinate and communicate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members
• Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans and participate in care conferences
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and dignity while supporting families through critical situations
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records and follow all regulatory and hospital policies
• Participate in code situations, rapid responses, and emergency interventions as required
• Precept and mentor new staff, contributing to continuous learning and professional development
• Adhere to infection control, quality, and safety standards to support excellent clinical outcomes

Required Skills

• ICU nursing
• Ventilator management
• Cardiac monitoring (ECG/telemetry)
• IV medication and drip titration
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Wound and post-operative care
• Electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
• Infection control practices
• Patient and family communication
• Interdisciplinary teamwork