Critical Care Internship – West Region (Pinellas/Pasco County)

Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!

The Critical Care Internship Program, or CCIP is an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to transition into an ICU setting. At BayCare, we have multiple specialties in the ICU including Cardiovascular, Neurological and Medical/Surgical. The ICU is dedicated to providing compassionate care to critically ill adults, with compassionate and family centered care focus.

We are seeking motivated, mature, self-directed professionals who are interested in growing in a dynamic team and making a difference.

Current Available BayCares West Region Critical Care Internship Program Openings as of 10-1-2024:

Night Shift is strongly preferred

St. Anthonys Hospital (St. Petersburg) – MICU

St. Anthonys Hospital (St. Petersburg) – CV ICU

Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater) – MICU

Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater) – Neuro ICU

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (New Port Richey) – MICU

Mease Countryside Hospital (Safety Harbor) – MICU

Mease Dunedin Hospital (Dunedin) – MICU

Availability based on hospital needs

Internship details:

3 weeks of didactic and 8-16 weeks of preceptorship

Guided clinical orientation to ensure up-to-date and comprehensive care knowledge

Shift: Interns will gain experience on both day and night shift before being assigned a permanent shift

Every other weekend requirement

Commitment: This is an hours-based commitment required for the internship program specifically to the unit of hire beginning at the end of completed preceptorship hours

Requirements:

Current RN (Registered Nurse) License

Associate’s, Bachelors or Higher in Nursing

BLS certification from the American Heart Association

EKG testing transcript

Preferred: ACLS certification with the American Heart Association

Preferred: 1-year experience in an Acute Care setting

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. Every day, our Registered Nurses deliver a level of excellence and compassionate care to our patients in the ICU. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Benefits and perks for you and your family:

Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

401(k) match and additional yearly contributions

Parental Leave covering births and adoptions

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Year performance appraisal and team award bonus

Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities

Pet Insurance

Community discounts and more

AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Registered Nurse – ICU responsibilities and skills:

Works in a hospital setting and independently cares for a group of ICU patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards

Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team

Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in critical care

Monitor, record, and update care team on patient vitals and assessments.

Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition

Responding to medical emergencies for critical patients

Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge

High emotional intelligence to create a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying medical terminology and concepts to the patient

Professional accountability and development

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Critical Care Internship – West Region (Pinellas/Pasco County)

Location Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Nursing | Full Time

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