Full time - 72 hours per pay period

Nights - 7pm-7am with every 3rd weekend required & holiday rotation

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 10-bed intensive care unit (ICU) that provides care to critically ill surgical patients 18 years and older. SICU serves as an overflow unit for trauma and medical patients. Procedures and care provided include, but are not limited to: invasive hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, venous thrombolytics, arterial alteplase, ventilator management, arterial lines, tracheostomy care (acute and chronic), external pacer and temporary pacer, CRRT utilization, EKOS catheter-directed and ultrasound thrombolysis. 

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.