Intensive Care RN | Warwick, Rhode Island

An opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse with ICU expertise to support a stepdown/PCU critical care unit in Warwick, RI. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment handling patients with fresh tracheostomies, levophed administration, stable intubations, mild sedation, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) management.

Qualifications:

• Current Rhode Island RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 3:1 nursing ratio experience in stepdown or critical care settings
• ICU skillset preferred, especially familiarity with critical care patients transitioning from intensive care
• Comfortable working in a unionized hospital environment with floating responsibilities
• Experience handling patients requiring close monitoring and nursing assessments every 4 hours

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert nursing care to patients on a PCU/stepdown unit
• Manage complex patient needs including fresh tracheostomies and vasoactive medications
• Perform frequent patient assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Adhere to safety protocols and union guidelines for patient care and floating
• Work primarily night shifts, supporting a home unit with possible floating assignments up to three times per shift

Schedule:

• 36 to 48 hours per week, night shift

Contract Details:

• Duration: 13 weeks
• This position is ideal for nurses open to a contract role within a union hospital setting, with floating as a regular part of assignments
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

About Warwick, RI: Situated along the scenic coast of Rhode Island, Warwick offers a blend of suburban comfort and city amenities. Known for its beautiful parks, waterfront views, and vibrant community, it provides an excellent setting for professionals seeking both relaxation and cultural engagement.

If you have the critical care skills suited to stepdown nursing and meet the licensure and certification requirements, this contract role provides a rewarding opportunity with a quick interview process facilitated through strong management connections. Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.