Join our dedicated nursing team as a Registered Nurse in a combined 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit located in Ithaca, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity bedside patient care to a diverse population of critically ill individuals.
The unit maintains an average daily census of 8 patients, ensuring focused and comprehensive care delivery. Nurses benefit from supportive patient-to-nurse ratios, with 1:2 for ICU patients and 1:3 for IMC patients, fostering an environment where quality patient outcomes are prioritized.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct, comprehensive bedside nursing care to critically ill and high-acuity patients within the ICU and IMC settings.
Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to interventions.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and manage medical equipment according to physician orders and hospital policies.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Initiate and manage life-saving interventions during emergent situations.
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Relevant experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Intermediate Care (IMC) setting.
Proficiency with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Clinical Skills: Critical care monitoring, ventilator management, IV insertion, medication administration, arterial line management, central line care, titrating vasoactive drips, wound care.
Equipment: Proficient in the use of cardiac monitors, ventilators, IV pumps, and defibrillators.
Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication (verbal and written), teamwork, adaptability, strong organizational skills, and empathy.
Shift Details
Shift Type: PM (Nights)
Shift Duration: 12.5 hours
Days per Week: 3 days
Start/End Times: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
Call Requirements: Not specified.
Assignment Dates: June 28, 2026 - September 26, 2026 (13-week contract)
Licensing Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA preferred).