Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/CCU in Concord, Massachusetts at Emerson Hospital

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Full Time | Part Time | Nights Available | New Grads Welcome

Care for the Most Critical Patients. Grow With an Exceptional Team.

Are you an ICU nurse who thrives in a fast paced, high acuity environment? Whether you're an experienced critical care nurse or a new graduate eager to begin your career in the ICU, you'll find the support, technology, and teamwork you need to succeed.

Join a collaborative team where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion make a difference every day. As an ICU Registered Nurse, you'll care for critically ill patients while working alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and fellow nurses who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Why Join Our ICU Team?

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Generous shift differentials

Supportive nurse leadership

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for professional growth and specialty certification

Continuing education and tuition assistance

Shared governance and employee involvement

State of the art technology and equipment

A culture that values teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence

Position Summary

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit provides compassionate, evidence based care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The ICU RN is responsible for managing complex patient conditions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, educating patients and families, and delivering high quality care in a fast paced critical care environment. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to respond quickly to changing patient conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit

Perform ongoing patient assessments and recognize changes in patient condition

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care

Administer medications, treatments, and advanced therapies safely and accurately

Monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, and other critical patient data

Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care

Educate patients and families throughout the hospitalization process

Delegate and supervise appropriate patient care activities to support staff

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff members as appropriate

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

Licensure and Certification

Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.

Basic Life Support certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire for experienced nurses or within six months for new graduate nurses.

Experience

Medical Surgical and Critical Care or ICU experience preferred.

New graduate nurses with a strong interest in critical care are encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For

Excellent critical thinking and clinical assessment skills

Ability to remain calm and confident in high acuity situations

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient centered care

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Dedication to continuous learning and professional development

Make Your Next Career Move to Our ICU

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you'll care for some of the hospital's most critically ill patients while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Join an organization that invests in its nurses, values your expertise, and provides the resources you need to deliver exceptional care every day.

Apply today and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.