Job Information
EGA Associates RN - ICU in Cleveland, Ohio
Details
Client Name: Cleveland-Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Job Type: Local
Position Urgency Normal
Offering Nursing
Profession RN
Specialty ICU
Job ID 18115923
Job Title RN - ICU
Shift Details
Shifts Per Week 3
scheduledHrs_1 36.0
Job Order Details
Start Date 2026-06-01
End Date 2027-05-31
Duration 52 Week(s)
Float Required No
Call Required No
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Qualifications
Current license from the Ohio Board of Nursing or a current multi‑state license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
Minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years
Graduation from a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate state‑accrediting agency and accredited at the time of completion by one of the following:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Continuing Medical Education (CME) / Continuing Education Units (CEU) as required
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) experience is preferred but not required
Specialty certification (e.g., CCRN) is preferred but not required
Intensive Care Unit Overview
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a specialized hospital unit that provides critical care and life‑support services for patients experiencing severe, life‑threatening injuries or illnesses. The ICU is equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that delivers continuous, 24/7 monitoring and treatment .
ICU Registered Nurses provide direct, comprehensive care for critically ill patients by continuously monitoring hemodynamic status, managing complex life‑support equipment, and administering high‑risk medications and therapies. ICU RNs perform ongoing assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and deliver education and emotional support to patients and their families. ICU RNs maintain accurate clinical documentation and respond rapidly and effectively to medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse Responsibilities
Perform continuous and comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients
Monitor and interpret vital signs, hemodynamic data, and cardiac rhythms
Administer medications, blood products, and advanced IV therapies
Manage ventilators, invasive lines, and other life‑support equipment
Implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex patient care
Provide patient and family education, emotional support, and end‑of‑life care when appropriate
Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical record documentation
Respond promptly to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition
ICU Unit Assignments
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
12‑bed surgical critical care unit
Provides care for patients following complex surgical procedures including:
Coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG)
Aortic and mitral valve repairs (AVR, MVR)
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) for home therapy
Cardiac and vascular aneurysm repairs
Vascular bypass surgeries and stent placements
Major abdominal, ENT, and complex thoracic surgeries
Admits surgical patients who become unstable intra‑operatively or post‑operatively, including admissions directly from the operating room, from home, or from any inpatient unit
Patients are managed by a multidisciplinary team with 24/7 intensivist coverage, two nurse practitioners, and a dedicated respiratory therapist
Specialized advanced therapies include:
Intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Impella device
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Therapeutic hypothermia
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
HeartMate II and III ventricular assist devices
Advanced continuous cardiac monitoring via HemoSphere
Medical Intensive Care Unit / Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (MICU/CICU)
16‑bed acute care intensive care unit with step‑down capability
Covered by Pulmonary and Cardiology services
Cares for patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions including:
Acute heart failure
Acute myocardial infarction
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Acute stroke
Pneumonia
Acute respiratory failure
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Advanced therapies provided by specially trained staff include:
Intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Impella
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Therapeutic hypothermia
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)
High‑flow oxygen therapy, BIPAP, and mechanical ventilation
Patients are managed by a multidisciplinary team including 24‑hour cardiology and pulmonology coverage, one nurse practitioner, and a dedicated respiratory therapist
Client Details
Client Type Government
Setting Hospital (Inpatient)
Address 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106-3800
City Cleveland
State OH
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