RN ICU

UNIT: ICU Float Team

Position Description

The ICU Float RN assesses, implements, and evaluates care for critically ill patients under the direction of the licensed physician. The RN applies advanced nursing principles, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and directs support staff in accordance with professional nursing standards and Temple policies.

Float Coverage

• All ICUs, Stepdown units, IMCU, and ED ICU holds/borders across:
• Temple University Hospital (Main Campus)
• Temple Women & Families Campus
• At Women & Families, ICU RNs will only be assigned to ICU
• Orientation will be provided
• Patient population mirrors MICU/RICU at Main Campus except:
• No CRRT
• No ECMO
• Includes critical OB populations such as:
• Preeclampsia / eclampsia
• Hypertensive emergencies
• Hyperemesis
• Postpartum hemorrhage
• RNs are assigned 24 hours in advance when possible, but may be pulled mid‑shift to float to any unit or campus as needed

Scheduling & Ratios

• Ratios will not exceed 1:3
• Every other weekend required
• No special schedule accommodations

Education, Experience & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience, with 1 year ICU
• PA RN License (required)
• BLS (required)
• EPIC experience preferred

Required ICU Competencies

• Airway: Mechanical ventilation, high‑frequency ventilation, RSI meds, trach care
• Cardiac: ECMO, LVAD/Impella, CVP/PA lines, epicardial pacers, rapid infusers
• Lines/Equipment: EVD/ICP, PICC/central lines, ports, wound vacs, drains
• Drips: Vasoactives, sedation, insulin, anticoagulation
• Critical Care: Trauma, transplant, burns, medical/surgical/neuro ICU
• Dialysis: CRRT (CVVH/Prismaflex), hemodialysis, plasmapheresis