Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend
Springfield, OR

RN ICU Surgical

Why do RN's love our ICU? Meal break nurses! Charge RN's with no patient assignments! 24/7 onsite intensivists! We are also a Chest Pain Center, we are Stroke Certified, have a 5 star CMS rating and an "A" rating from the Leap Frog Safety scores! Come and join us! PeaceHealth is seeking a RN for our Surgical ICU Unit! * 0.9 FTE * Nights (12 hour shifts) The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.40 - $74.48. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc. Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible candidates! Find out more about us here: CultureHQ.com - A Better Workplace Community WHAT WE OFFER: * Generous Relocation Assistance * Great shift differentials & Meal Break Nurses * Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off * Tuition Assistance & Monthly Student Loan Repayment Program! * PTO with no waiting period * Professional practice support * Collaborative team environment This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. Essential Functions * Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. * Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards. * Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence. * Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development. * Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Management of ventriculostomy, EVD, and ICP. Nursing care of patients with non-traumatic ICH, non-traumatic SAH, seizures. * Nursing care of patients post tPA, thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid artery stenting and intra-cranial stenting. * Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents. * Completion of complex neurological assessments/scales What you Bring! Education * Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred EXPERIENCE/TRAINING * Minimum of 6 months critical care experience in an acute care facility within the last 5 years OR successful completion of an approved training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire. * Preferred: 1 year RN experience in an Intensive Care Unit specializing in cardiac, neuro or trauma. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: * Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oregon * Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire. * ACLS required within a standard grace period according to the PeaceHealth Resuscitation Training Completion requirements policy. * NIHSS & TNCC required within 12 months of hire/transfer. Preferred Certifications: * CCRN * CSC * SCRN * TCRN Skills * Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (Required) * Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required) * Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required) * Basic computer skills. (Required) Working Conditions Lifting * Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). * Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. * Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). * Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally. * Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. * Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. * Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions * Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. * Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual * Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). * Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws. PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.