Required competencies include intravenous starts and blood draws, nasogastric tube placement, electrocardiogram rhythm interpretation, laboratory and arterial blood gas interpretation, critical care drip management and titration, ventilator management, arterial line and chest tube management, central venous line management, assistance with bedside procedures and conscious sedation, effective communication with patients and families, efficient time management, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced and critical situations. Prior experience in a teaching hospital or high-acuity intensive care unit is preferred, including experience with continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pumps, arterial sheath removal, surgical intensive care, medical intensive care, cardiovascular intensive care, neurological intensive care, progressive care, or medical-surgical nursing.