Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, Georgia
RN
Posted Aug 19
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour rotating
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
Overview
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Shifts Available: Variable Shifts
- Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm or 7pm-7am
- Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA
We are seeking an Intensive Care Nurse , also referred to as an ICU RN 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 decisions, and will be compassionate to all patients. An ICU RN monitors vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administer IV Fluids, and communicates effectively to the medical team to modify care plans accordingly.
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Responsibilities
** If you have experience in the ICU, Emergency Room (ER), Emergency Department (ED ) or other critical care area of the hospital you are encouraged to apply ! **
- 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
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- 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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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- 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.
Place
- City
- Riverdale, Georgia
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 233
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Riverdale is a suburban community just south of Atlanta in Clayton County, offering RNs affordable proximity to the metro area's major hospital systems while maintaining a quieter residential pace.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
Workplace: SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
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