Registered Nurse Transitioning From Med Surg to ICU RNTFMS

Registered Nurse ICU (Transitioning from Medical-Surgical)

Location: Ocala FL 34474
Schedule: Full-Time Days or Nights Rotating Weekends

Role Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong Medical-Surgical foundation actively transitioning into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Demonstrates developing expertise in the care of critically ill patients through continuous monitoring rapid assessment and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary ICU team. Committed to delivering high-quality evidence-based critical care while advancing clinical skills and competencies in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients under ICU protocols and clinical supervision

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including neurological cardiac respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring

• Monitor vital signs cardiac rhythms oxygenation and intake/output; promptly identify and escalate changes in patient condition

• Administer IV medications blood products and titratable infusions in accordance with ICU guidelines

• Assist with ventilator management and the care of invasive lines including arterial lines and central venous catheters

• Collaborate with intensivists physicians respiratory therapists pharmacists and nursing colleagues to implement individualized care plans

• Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in emergency and rapidly evolving patient situations

• Maintain accurate timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses treatments and recovery expectations

• Adhere to infection prevention patient safety standards and ICU best practices

Medical-Surgical Experience Applied to ICU

• Strong foundation in patient assessment medication administration and interdisciplinary care coordination

• Experience managing complex patient populations with multiple comorbidities

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks manage time effectively and function in fast-paced clinical environments

• Skilled in patient education discharge planning and effective communication with care teams

Skills & Competencies

• Critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making

• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation (basic to intermediate)

• IV therapy and medication administration

• Familiarity with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring (training/in progress)

• Strong communication adaptability and teamwork skills

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

Certifications & Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• BLS Required

• ACLS Preferred / In Progress

• ICU training residency or preceptorship (if applicable)

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