Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Government Contract

Degree/Education:

• Degree: Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN).

• Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited program. Copy of college transcript and diploma required.

Certifications:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Web-based classes not accepted. Attendance in non-billable status for MAMC BLS and ALS recertification at discretion of department COR.

Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of one year in ICU within the last three years.

Licensure:

• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in at least one U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction. Must maintain unencumbered licensure throughout employment.

Specialty Requirements:

• All personnel remain Contractor employees under technical supervision of Chief of Department or Government representative. No military or Government civilian personnel for services under this contract.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide age-specific nursing care in ICU, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

• Manage critical care duties for patients with complex medical and surgical pathologies.

• Perform clinical documentation, patient assessments, and collaborate with healthcare team.

• Serve as patient advocate, educate patients/families, and ensure patient safety.

• Administer medications, manage patient conditions, and operate emergency equipment.

• Assist with invasive procedures, conscious sedation, and patient care management.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate care, participate in quality assurance/risk management, and respond to breaches of standard procedures.

• Attend patient care conferences, discharge planning sessions, and staff conferences.

• Conduct patient assessments for potential crises and initiate life-saving measures when necessary.

Staffing and Scheduling:

• Operational 365 days per year, 24 hours a day.

• Requirement of 80 hours in a two-week period.

• Schedule includes overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week (Sun-Sat).

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in ICU nursing.

• Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Ability to manage emergencies and high-stress situations.

• Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology in ICU setting.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to nursing standards.