Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit
MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are interested in providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Unit Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit at a community hospital. The RN will manage patients with complex medical conditions, often requiring mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and other advanced life support techniques. This role involves close collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of critically ill patients.
Monitor and interpret vital signs, recognizing abnormal patterns or trends, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
Administer medications, including IV fluids, blood products, and other treatments, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
Manage ventilators, infusion pumps, CVVH, and other ICU equipment.
Provide comprehensive wound care, tube feedings, and other advanced nursing interventions.
Maintain accurate, detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, medications administered, and patient responses.
Ensure all documentation meets hospital, state, and federal guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team to formulate, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Communicate effectively with patients' families, providing education and emotional support.
Follow infection control guidelines, safety protocols, and best practices for patient care in a critical care environment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and comply with hospital policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize patient care, manage emergencies, and make timely decisions under pressure.
Respond appropriately to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, including Code Blue situations.
Participate in ongoing education and training to maintain nursing competencies in critical care.
Mentor and assist in the orientation of new ICU nurses and nursing students.
Qualifications:
RN Massachusetts license required
Associates required
BLS preferred
BLS required
Tele experience preferred
Hours: 36 hours/week, Evening/Night Shift 7p-7a
Every third weekend
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
About MelroseWakefield Hospital:
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Experienced RN needed to lead discharge planning and care coordination for patients at Lowell General's Main Campus within Tufts Medicine.
Experienced Radiologic Technologist wanted for a busy pediatric urgent care in Abington, PA to perform x-rays, support clinical operations, and ensure radiology quality and patient safety.
Allegheny Health Network seeks an RN to deliver specialized inpatient acute rehab nursing at Allegheny Valley Hospital’s 17-bed unit, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient recovery.
USC Health Sciences is hiring a Certified Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, support patient care across clinical areas, and participate in rotating shifts and on-call duties.
Maple Valley Physical Therapy is looking for a patient-focused outpatient Physical Therapist to deliver hands-on orthopedic care and contribute to a collaborative clinic in Brattleboro, VT.
Be part of a physician-led urgent care team delivering high-quality, patient-centered care as a Medical Assistant performing triage, vitals, procedural assistance, and point-of-care testing.
Enable Dental is hiring a mobile General Dentist to provide compassionate, on-site dental care to nursing home residents across Austin under a production-based compensation plan.
Provide accurate, efficient pharmacy support at Genesis Medical Center Silvis by assisting pharmacists with dispensing, inventory, and sterile compounding under a rotating full-time shift.
St. Joseph Center seeks a dedicated Case Manager to perform assertive outreach and provide intensive, housing-focused case management and linkages for chronically homeless individuals as part of its FSP Integrated Mobile Health Team.
Provide compassionate, evidence-based inpatient nursing care on an ACE medicine unit at Baystate Medical Center, supporting older adults and contributing to a multidisciplinary care team.
CenterWell Home Health (a Humana company) seeks an experienced RN Case Manager in Hickory, NC to deliver skilled, in-home nursing care and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans for patients.
Provide comprehensive preventive and primary dental care in a community health center in Zachary, LA with competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling.
Serve as Clinic Director in Raleigh Hills delivering high-quality chiropractic care while leading clinic operations, coaching staff, and leveraging company support for growth and patient acquisition.
Physician opportunity to provide outpatient primary care at a mission-driven community health center in Littleton, NC, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
