Registered Nurse Transitioning From Med Surg to ICU - RNTFMS

Job Description

Job DescriptionRegistered Nurse – ICU (Transitioning from Medical-Surgical)

Location: Ocala, FL 34474
Schedule: Full-Time | Days or Nights | Rotating Weekends

Role Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong Medical-Surgical foundation, actively transitioning into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Demonstrates developing expertise in the care of critically ill patients through continuous monitoring, rapid assessment, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary ICU team. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based critical care while advancing clinical skills and competencies in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients under ICU protocols and clinical supervision

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic monitoring

• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and intake/output; promptly identify and escalate changes in patient condition

• Administer IV medications, blood products, and titratable infusions in accordance with ICU guidelines

• Assist with ventilator management and the care of invasive lines, including arterial lines and central venous catheters

• Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing colleagues to implement individualized care plans

• Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in emergency and rapidly evolving patient situations

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and recovery expectations

• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety standards, and ICU best practices

Medical-Surgical Experience Applied to ICU

• Strong foundation in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary care coordination

• Experience managing complex patient populations with multiple comorbidities

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and function in fast-paced clinical environments

• Skilled in patient education, discharge planning, and effective communication with care teams

Skills & Competencies

• Critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making

• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation (basic to intermediate)

• IV therapy and medication administration

• Familiarity with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring (training/in progress)

• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

Certifications & Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• BLS – Required

• ACLS – Preferred / In Progress

• ICU training, residency, or preceptorship (if applicable)

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.