ICU Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Temp at Harris Regional Hospital summary

A Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialized patient care, including assessments, treatments, and monitoring critical conditions in a high-acuity hospital setting. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, the RN leverages clinical skills and technology to improve patient outcomes for complex diagnoses such as respiratory failure and sepsis. The role requires licensure, life support certifications, and a commitment to compassionate, collaborative healthcare delivery.

Description

Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit

Job Type:FT Temporary | Nights

Your experience matters At Harris Regional Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/callingor via @lpnt.net

How you'll contribute You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Department/Unit Summary Join our team in a 9-bed Intensive Care Unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Our unit operates on a 2:1 ratio with two Hospitalists, a Pulmonologist and Telehealth intensivists for immediate support and manage a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio/pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administering specialized treatments, monitoring critical conditions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork, critical thinking, and compassionate care are paramount.

About our Health System Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed hospital located in Sylva, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and requirements
• Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and maintained
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire and maintained thereafter
• EEOC Statement
• "Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Keywords

Registered Nurse, ICU, Intensive Care Unit, Patient Care, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS, Healthcare, Hospital Nursing, Clinical Assessment