ICU Registered Nurse

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a top Healthcare client.

This dynamic and highly specialized role provides compassionate care for critically ill patients requiring close monitoring, frequent complex assessments, and specialized interventions. The ICU RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment protocols within a collaborative environment, focusing on providing high-quality care with a commitment to continuous professional improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, high-focus nursing care to critically ill, unstable patients requiring advanced life support and intensive monitoring.
• Make autonomous and precise clinical assessments of complex patient situations and manage treatment protocols efficiently.
• Serve as the dedicated patient and family advocate, protecting privacy and confidentiality while maintaining ethical standards.
• Instruct patients and their families thoroughly regarding medications, ongoing treatment plans, and potential outcomes.
• Respond immediately to acute changes in patient condition, utilizing advanced critical care knowledge and decisive judgment.
• Collaborate effectively with intensivists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive and optimal patient care delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of all critical care assessments and interventions in the medical record.

Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care ICU experience (within the last 3 years) is required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or able to obtain licensure prior to start is required.
• Note on Licensure: Candidates with 3+ years of RN experience and a compact license may be considered but must apply for the FL license. Candidates with $<3$ years of experience lacking a FL license must take and pass the NCLEX in FL prior to consideration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is also listed as required within 90 days of employment start date. (Assuming 90 days overrides 6 months as the more strict requirement).
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) is preferred.

Skills

• Proven ability to make autonomous, sound clinical judgments and manage treatment in a high-stress environment.
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills to serve as a patient and family advocate effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.