Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Intensive Care Nurse, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury surgery or life-threatening disease.
Every day you will begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You will provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line providing wound care ensuring patients MRI or CT or administering medications.
To be successful in this role, you will heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive putting you on the radar for advancement.
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Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
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Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
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Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
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Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
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Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
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Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
Job Requirements
Required
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Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
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At least one year of ICU experience
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Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1923, Dignity Health at St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay Range
$58.70 - $73.30 /hour
