ICU Staff Nurse

• Constant Patient Monitoring: Perform frequent "head-to-toe" physical assessments and monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels) as often as every 15 minutes.
• Advanced Equipment Management: Operate and troubleshoot life-support systems, including mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, dialysis machines, and infusion pumps.
• Medication Administration: Calculate and administer complex intravenous (IV) medications, including the titration of critical "drips" (vasoactive drugs) based on the patient's immediate physiological response.
• Emergency Response: Lead or assist in "Code Blue" situations, performing CPR, defibrillation, and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a team of intensivists, therapists, and pharmacists to implement and adjust individualized care plans.
• Documentation & Charting: Maintain meticulous and hourly records of patient vitals, fluid intake/output, and reactions to treatments in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Family Support & Education: Act as the primary link between the medical team and the family, providing updates on the patient’s condition and explaining complex medical procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Mandatory BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). Advanced certification such as CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is often highly preferred or required.
• Experience: Most facilities require 1–5 years of acute care or critical care experience.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, emotional resilience, and the ability to remain calm in life-or-death scenarios.

Common ICU SpecialtiesThe specific duties can vary depending on the unit type:

• NICU (Neonatal): Caring for premature or critically ill newborns.
• PICU (Pediatric): Intensive care for infants, children, and teenagers.
• CVICU (Cardiovascular): Specialized in heart conditions and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
• Neuro ICU: Focused on strokes, brain bleeds, and traumatic brain injuries

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Internship
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹4,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person