About this role
Job title: ICU Registered Nurse
About the Role UF Health Jacksonville's ICU nurses deliver life-saving care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients within a Level I Trauma Center and academic health system. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager, the ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and utilizes advanced assessment and critical care skills to promote patient safety and outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Deliver direct patient care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a high-acuity ICU.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition using critical thinking and evidence-based interventions.
- Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment and technologies.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and compassionate care; participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
- Serve as Charge Nurse and provide leadership support when assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Education: ADN required; new hires must obtain BSN within three years; BSN preferred.
- Licensure & Certifications: Florida RN license; BLS; ACLS and PALS required for SICU within six months of hire or transfer.
- Experience: 1-2 years of Critical Care/ICU RN experience or completion of UF Health Jacksonville Critical Care Fellowship; 2+ years preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Florida Nurse Practice Act knowledge; ability to provide safe, effective, compassionate care in fast-paced critical care; proficiency with monitoring systems and equipment; strong assessment, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Nice to Have
- BSN preferred; 2+ years CCU/ICU RN experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Practice at a nationally recognized academic health system and Level I Trauma Center with opportunities for professional development, specialty certification support, and career advancement.