ICU RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Alabama
Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 12
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
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About this role
Bonus Amount
15000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
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Overview
- Department: Intensive Care Unit
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Shifts Available: Days
- Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
We are seeking a n ICU Registered Nurse , also referred to as an ICU RN , Intensive Care Nurse or Intensive Care Unit RN. The Intensive Care RN (ICU RN) will be responsible for providing intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN will have advanced skills in critical care settings, make quick decision s , and will be compassionate to all patient s . An ICU RN monitors vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administer IV Fluids, and communicates effectively to the medical team to modify care plans accordingly.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)
Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided Document all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Place
- City
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Local household income
- $40,345/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
- Address
- 600 SOUTH THIRD STREET, GADSDEN, AL, 35901
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 256
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Gadsden area index 85.7, where 100 is the national average.
Gadsden sits along the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama, offering a small-city pace with easy access to outdoor spots like Noccalula Falls Park. It's a community where nurses can find affordable living and a slower rhythm, with Birmingham about an hour south for bigger-city amenities when needed.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Workplace: RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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