Critical Care Registered Nurse - Bonaire, Georgia

Location: Bonaire

A critical care nursing opportunity is available in Bonaire, GA, at a large teaching hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Designation, Chest Pain, and Stroke Center certifications. This 14-bed ICU requires skilled RNs with at least 2 years of ICU experience, including care for medically complex patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care to medical ICU patients with diagnoses such as respiratory and renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, stroke, pneumonia, ARDS, cancer, and overdoses.
• Manage chronic ventilators and tracheostomies; monitor hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring (arterial lines, central venous lines, intracranial pressure).
• Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, drips (insulin, heparin), and manage chest tubes, trachs, and PEG tubes.
• Operate ventilator support and assist with bedside procedures such as chest tube and tracheostomy management.
• Collaborate with CNAs and other support staff to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document care using EPIC EMR and utilize specific equipment including VS3 vital sign monitors, Belmont Rapid Infuser, and TABLO.

Qualifications:

• Licensed RN with 2+ years ICU experience; first-time travelers welcome.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred.
• Skilled in PIV starts, glucommander, insulin and heparin drips, and invasive line monitoring.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 6-week schedule with weekend and major holiday coverage.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced ICU setting.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts, 7A-7P or 7P-7A
• Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekends per 12 shifts (6-week schedule)
• One major holiday shift per holiday period, no on-call required

Located in Bonaire, GA-a community known for its friendly atmosphere and access to larger metropolitan areas-this position offers exposure to a dynamic ICU environment within a well-respected healthcare institution.

This role is a contract position offering the chance to enhance critical care skills in a high-acuity ICU environment. Qualified candidates ready for a challenging opportunity in critical care are encouraged to apply.