Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Ascension•Miramar Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance Location: Destin, Florida Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Department: Intensive Care Unit Schedule: Night | PRN Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Critical Care Implementation: Provide advanced direct nursing care and monitor complex care plans for critically ill patients, adhering to the highest ICU protocols and evidence-based practices. Continuous Hemodynamic Monitoring: Vigilantly assess, record, and communicate rapid changes in patient condition, utilizing advanced monitoring technology to ensure immediate intervention when necessary. Clinical Command & Coordination: Serve as the primary coordinator for all specialties involved in critical care, expertly executing physician and nursing orders for ventilated, sedated, or hemodynamically unstable patients. Continuum of Care & Discharge: Strategically assess and coordinate discharge or step-down planning needs, ensuring a safe transition for the patient while maintaining ongoing advocacy for their recovery. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. What additional preferences we're seeking Must have BLS upon hire Obtain ACLS within 30 days of hire Must have at least 2 years of critical care experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Must have BLS upon hire
Obtain ACLS within 30 days of hire
Must have at least 2 years of critical care experience

Responsibilities

Provide advanced direct nursing care and monitor complex care plans for critically ill patients, adhering to the highest ICU protocols and evidence-based practices.
Vigilantly assess, record, and communicate rapid changes in patient condition, utilizing advanced monitoring technology to ensure immediate intervention when necessary.
Serve as the primary coordinator for all specialties involved in critical care, expertly executing physician and nursing orders for ventilated, sedated, or hemodynamically unstable patients.
Strategically assess and coordinate discharge or step-down planning needs, ensuring a safe transition for the patient while maintaining ongoing advocacy for their recovery.