**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 BayCare's East** **Region** **Critical Care Internship Program Openings as of 12-18-2024:** **Night Shift is strongly preferred** + South Florida Baptist - ICU - Nights + Wesley Chapel Hospital - ICU (Days Preferred - **Experienced RN ONLY** ) *Availability based on hospital needs* **Internship details:** **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, Bachelor's or Higher in Nursing + BLS certification from the American Heart Association + **Preferred:** 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 - Hillsborough County (Job ID 62531) **Location** Hillsborough | Nursing | Full Time **Req ID** null