**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

The Surgical Medical Intensive Care Unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a specialized 12-bed ICU with 2:1 ratios. The SMICU plays a crucial role in the recovery and stabilization of critically ill patients recovering from general, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, plastic and oncological surgeries. SMICU also specializes in the stabilization and treatment of complex medical patients recovering from DKA, post-cardiac arrest, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Being part of an achieved Magnet hospital indicates a commitment to excellence in nursing practice, which translates to high-quality patient care and outcomes. The diverse range of surgical and medical patients cared for by the SMICU reflects the complexity of cases they handle, requiring specialized care tailored to each patient’s need.

Devices and equipment seen in SMICU: Chest tubes, abdominal drains, arterial lines, central lines, Vioptix, CRRT with Prismaflex, targ...