Registered Nurse ICU

Band 5 Registered Nurse – ICU / ITU

Location: Barnstaple/Exeter
Job Type: Agency / Contract
Working Hours: Flexible shifts – Days, Nights, Weekends
Pay Rate: £27/hr - £34/hr on Umbrella Company
Employer: Cromwell Medical Staffing

NOTE: On-Site Accomodation is also provided.

Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse – ICU / ITU to join one of our NHS clients in Devon. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU / ITU settings

* Monitor, assess, and document patients’ clinical conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment

* Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including ventilated patients

* Administer medications, intravenous infusions, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately

* Recognise and respond promptly to patient deterioration and emergency situations

* Operate and manage specialist ICU equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitoring devices

* Work collaboratively with consultants, doctors, and the multidisciplinary team

* Maintain accurate, clear, and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS and NMC standards

* Ensure infection prevention and control policies are strictly followed

* Provide emotional support and clear communication to patients and their families

Requirements

Essential:

* Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult)

* Previous ICU / ITU experience within an NHS or equivalent acute care setting

* Evidence of up-to-date Statutory and Mandatory (Stat & Man) training

* Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced critical care environment

* Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills

* Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable:

* Experience caring for ventilated and critically ill patients

* Tracheostomy care and management experience

* Knowledge of critical care protocols and equipment

Compliance Requirements

* Up-to-date CV

* NMC Registration

* Proof of Right to Work

* Statutory and Mandatory Training Certificates

* Proof of Immunisations

* References covering the last 3 years of clinical employment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed