The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients in the Intensive Care Unit, focusing on acutely ill medical and/or surgical inpatients. Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process, engaging in performance improvement initiatives, and demonstrating professional growth.
Steady Night Rotation, Shifts
7p-730a
Reports to:
Clinical
Supervisor,
ICU
Position
Supervises:
N/A
Job
Summary: Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Provides intensive nursing care to acutely ill medical and/or surgical inpatients. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance improvement initiatives, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communication skills, flexibility, quality improvement activities, and professional growth.
Education ⚬ Minimum
Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program ⚬
Preferred:
Bachelor
Degree in
Nursing,
CCRN
Registration/Certification/Licensure: Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS within one year of hire/transfer, and Act 33/73 clearances Experience ⚬
Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program. ⚬
Preferred: Prior med-surg experience and arrhythmia interpretation.
Critical
Care experience, including but not limited to: IABP, IV insertion, care of the ventilator patient, ABG’s, Swan Ganz, Arterial Lines, care of the post open heart patient, and care of the patient requiring CRRT, ACLS, and PALS.
Other Requirements
Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy, participation in the Rapid Response Team and the Cardiac Arrest Team as assigned.
Status
Non-Exempt
Physical
Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all
Market context
MICU RN roles in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania MICU registered nurse roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for critical care clinicians who can manage complex, high-acuity patients. This type of position is competitive because employers often look for current PA RN licensure, CPR certification, and preferred critical care credentials such as a BSN, CCRN, ACLS, and hands-on experience with procedures like IABP and ventilator care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license, CPR status, and ICU experience before applying.
Physical
Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE
An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling ● Standing
- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary
FREQUENT ● Walking
- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT ● Sitting
- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL ● Stooping
- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL ● Bending
- To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT ● Twisting
- To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT ● Climbing
- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL ● Ladders
- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A ● Stairs
- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL ● Kneeling
- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL ● Squatting
- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL ● Crouching
- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL ● Crawling
- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL ● Reaching Horizontal
- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT ● Reaching Overhead
- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT ● Grasping
- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT ● Finger Manipulation
- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT ● Seeing
- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT ● Hearing
- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT ● Repetitive Upper Extremity Use
- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT ● Repetitive Lower Extremity Use
- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling ● Pushing
- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person ● FREQUENT ● Up to 20# ● Pulling
- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person ● OCCASIONAL ● 20# - 50# ● Lift
- Floor to Waist ● OCCASIONAL ● 20# - 50# ● Lift
- Waist to shoulder ● FREQUENT ● Up to 20# ● Lift
- Shoulder to overhead ● FREQUENT ● Up to 20# ● Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) ● FREQUENT ● Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
● Working alone - N/A ● Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL ● Constant interruptions - FREQUENT ● Working with hands in water
- FREQUENT ● Use of power tools - N/A ● Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A ● Exposure to vibration - N/A ● Exposure to dust - N/A ● Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A ● Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A ● Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A ● Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)
- FREQUENT ● Working with bloodborne pathogens
- Frequent
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level: Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position
● Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT ● Medium - OCCASIONAL ● Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Butler Township, Pennsylvania
Posted
Mar 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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