Huntsville Hospital Health System·Guntersville, Alabama
ICU nurses are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care services for patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions. This includes specialized skills such as caring for patients on ventilators and monitoring life support equipment.
Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
ICU nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate care services for patients with a broad range of health conditions.
They need to be skilled in the assessment of patients and capable of using high tech equipment.
ICU nurses must possess the physical, mental and emotional stamina to work with seriously ill patients and their loved ones.
Some of the specialty skills performed: · Care of patients on ventilators · Calculate medication dosages and titrate potent medications. · Hemodynamic monitoring · External pacing · 12 lead EKG interpretation · Cardiac rhythm interpretation · Care of patients with arterial lines · Removal of venous sheaths (South) · Monitoring life support equipment · Provides care to balloon pump patient (South)
EDUCATION: High School Graduate or Equivalent Graduate of an accredited nursing program Minimum of one year RN experience preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing · After orientation demonstrates and maintains skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of a Registered Nurse. · After orientation demonstrates competence of the care of the intensive care patient · Successful completion of an ACLS and PALS course within one year of hire About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program, preferably with a minimum of one year of RN experience, and must maintain licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of ACLS and PALS courses is required within one year of hire.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.