Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit, Full Time, Variable
You'll work on an 8-bed unit doing bedside procedures like bronchoscopies, cardioversions, CVC placements and intubations.
Posted Aug 31 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Variable shifts Variable (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Intensive Care Unit · Hospital Our patients include adults and Geriatric (No Pediatrics)Adults and geriatric patients, no pediatrics
- License
- RN license Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureCurrent North Carolina RN license or compact state license
- Term
- Permanent Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit, Full Time, VariableFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed RN new grads are welcome
- License
- Current North Carolina RN license or compact state license Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure Check your license
- Certification
- BLS (American Heart Association) BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing
- Education
- Associate's degree in nursing Associate's degree in nursing required
- Also asks
- Verbal and written skills Verbal and written skills required
- Also asks
- Organizational and leadership skills Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills
- Also asks
- Much standing, walking, bending and lifting Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- Experience
- One year of nursing experience One year of nursing experience (preferred)
Your six-month RN application plan
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6 months before
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Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
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Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsRelocation assistance availableRelocation Assistance Available!
- Relocation Assistance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Epic Our electronic medical record is EPIC.
- Day to day
- Bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, cardioversion, CVC placement and intubation bedside procedures, which are completed on a scheduled and Emergency Basis-for example, Bronchoscopy, Cardioversion, CVC Placement, Intubation, Etc.
- Charge
- Charge nurse when assigned Functions as charge nurse as assigned
- Cross-training
- Cross-trained on med-surg assignments during orientation ICU Staff are cross trained to Med-Surgical Assignment during orientation
- Unit size
- 8-bed unit The unit consists of 8-bed units
- Hours stated
- Variable
- Details
- Mix of critical care, stepdown and high-risk med-surg patients The SCU Patient Populations consist of Critical Care, Stepdown, and High-Risk Med-Surgical acuity.
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:2–1:6 stated in this posting
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on Cape Fear Valley Health System’s careers page.
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Relocation Assistance Available! Facility Central Harnett Hospital Location Lillington, North Carolina Department Intensive Care Unit Job Family Nursing Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care Facilitates a safe environment Maintains required competencies Functions as charge nurse as assigned Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administers medication as ordered by physician Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training
- Associate's degree in nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
Unit Description
The SCU Patient Populations consist of Critical Care, Stepdown, and High-Risk Med-Surgical acuity. The unit consists of 8-bed units that include bedside procedures, which are completed on a scheduled and Emergency Basis—for example, Bronchoscopy, Cardioversion, CVC Placement, Intubation, Etc. Our patients include adults and Geriatric (No Pediatrics) Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe, quality care: Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, RN Case Managers, Medical Providers, Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator.
Our PCM and Charge Nurses are available to support our clinical needs with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols. Our electronic medical record is EPIC. Ratios for SCU include 2:1 ICU, 3-4:1 Stepdown, 5-6:1 Med-Surgical-ICU Staff are cross trained to Med-Surgical Assignment during orientation.
Work
Experience
One year of nursing experience (preferred) RN new grads are welcome
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served Physical
Requirements
Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material #CFVH-2025 Required Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Explore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more!
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