Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Intensive Care Registered Nurse:

Compensation: Starting at $52.00/-55.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness; can vary based on ICU assigned to. 

Position SummaryThe ICU RN delivers critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions.

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill patients 24/7
• Operate and manage life-support equipment (ventilators, CRRT, IABP, etc.)
• Administer complex medications and therapies
• Perform rapid assessments and respond to emergencies
• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide patient and family education and emotional support
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation

Specialized Areas

• Surgical ICU (post-cardiac, vascular, and complex surgeries)
• Medical/Cardiac ICU (heart failure, stroke, respiratory failure, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Active RN license (Ohio or compact state)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS required for ICU/ED)
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience
• Strong English communication and documentation skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Completion of VA-required training (safety, HIPAA, EHR, etc.)
• Compliance with credentialing and privileging standards
• Ability to float between units as needed

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout patient care areas for extended periods, often during long shifts. The employee must be able to lift, transfer, or reposition patients and equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and push or pull wheeled equipment. The role also requires manual dexterity for tasks such as administering medication, operating medical equipment, and documenting patient care, as well as the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.