Registered Nurse (RN) (PRN) - Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Various Shifts Available

Assesses the patient, plans individualized care, identifies expected outcomes, and implements and evaluates nursing interventions for patients and families; provides direct patient care according to unit specific competencies; performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds to emergency patient situations; starts IV s; performs activities of daily living; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients and equipment; serves as Charge Nurse when assigned; demonstrates and maintains CPR; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; cares for the patients on Intraaortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD); performs basic EKG interpretation; performs hemodynamic monitor set-up, maintenance, monitoring and use inclusive of arterial lines, flow directed catheters, and ICP lines; manages patients being mechanically ventilated and receiving temporary/permanent cardiac pacing; initiates and titrates medications including emergency meds, vasoactive, antiarrhythmic, insulin infusion, sedation infusions, blood and blood components; uses SVO2 and camino monitors; pulls Arterial Sheaths; follows unit standards for documentation i.e. alarm limits, turning, suctioning, tubing, fluid and dressing changes; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; demonstrates ability to provide competent patient care to the following populations: pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric; maintains accurate and complete medical records by utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; communicates with physicians, patients, families, and health care team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.