Job Description:

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