Registered Nurse, RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU-G)

Registered Nurse, RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU-G) at Lowell General Hospital summary :

The Registered Nurse, RN in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU-G) at Lowell General Hospital provides critical care to both medical and surgical patients, requiring advanced skills and monitoring for complex health conditions. This position offers competitive salaries, ongoing training, and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a Magnet-recognized healthcare environment. Nurses are encouraged to participate in shared governance and are supported through a comprehensive Clinical Advancement Program.

We’re excited to offer newly enhanced, highly competitive, sign-on bonuses to experienced RNs with at least 12 months of experience! Apply today to learn more!

Tufts Medicine has a new Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides Lowell General Hospital nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations.

Job Summary :

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) and to join a 3-time Magnet-recognized, community-based hospital.

Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing  advancement opportunities  for our staff.  We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or one of the many council opportunities.

Unit Summary :

ICU- G is an 11 bed Intensive Care Unit that provides care for both medical and surgical critically ill patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, hematologic, OB, gastrointestinal, renal, vascular, and multi system diagnoses. Our patients may require hemodynamic or respiratory support, close hemodynamic monitoring, or intensive levels of nursing care.  This may include patients requiring IABP, Impella devices, lysis, EKOS, TPA, hemodialysis, CRRT, PA lines, or 24 hour EEG monitoring.

The ICU staff are offered ongoing bedside and classroom training, teaching, and educational opportunities.   Newly hired nurses are currently utilizing AACN’s online training program ECCO as part of their on-boarding and training. Our goal is to deliver high quality patient care to every ICU patient.

ICU G has been awarded the GOLD STATUS for the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), which represents the highest distinction in excellence for patient care and the highest standards of professional practice.

Hours : 36 hours per week, (Nights) Every Third Weekend

Location : Lowell General Main Campus

Qualifications :

• A minimum of YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in SPECIALTY is preferred
• Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing are required
• BSN is strongly preferred
• Associate’s degree in nursing may be considered. Must enroll in BSN within year
• BLS required
• (add additional certifications : ACLS, TNCC…)

What We Offer :

Magnet Designation :

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with  Magnet Recognition  for excellence in nursing care with our  4th designation achieved in August 2020 . The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation.

About Lowell General :

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and / or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Professional Development, Nursing Careers, Clinical Training, Magnet Hospital, RN Position