RN - 2 Center - Intermediate Surgical Care Unit at DCH Health System, Tuscaloosa, AL

RN - 2 Center - Intermediate Surgical Care Unit at DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Category

RN - Registered Nurse

Position Type

Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly)

Overview

The Intermediate Surgical Care Unit (ISCU) provides specialized care for post-operative surgical patients requiring a level of support between intensive care and acute care. With a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, the unit offers enhanced monitoring and clinical oversight for individuals recovering from complex surgical procedures. ISCU nurses are trained in intermediate-level interventions and collaborate closely with surgical teams, hospitalists, and ancillary staff to ensure safe transitions and optimal recovery. This unit emphasizes individualized care planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and vigilant assessment to support patients through critical phases of post-operative healing.

Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE PLANNING

Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

DCH Standards:

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Required within 6 months of start date: American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

Cardiac/Critical Care:

Emergency Department-both campuses:

Emergency Department – Regional Campus only:

Perioperative:

Women’s/Children:

Clinical Support:

Dialysis:

International RNs:

Working Conditions

WORK CONTEXT

PHYSICAL FACTORS

KEY WORD SEARCH

Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN