Explore ICU Nurse Jobs in the UK
If you’re calm under pressure and want to turn your passion for people into a fulfilling career, our assortment of intensive care nurse jobs could be the perfect next step. With 20+ years of experience recruiting for ICU, ITU and CCU nurse roles, we’re ready to find you an opportunity that suits your requirements.
Our intensive care nurse jobs include band 5 roles, and all offer competitive rates of pay to match your expectations. Browse our available positions, and let’s affect futures together.
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if you can’t find what you’re looking for, send us your CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as a suitable job is available.
We’ve got ICU nurse jobs that cover all of the UK, including:
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Brighton and Hove
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nottingham
- Plymouth
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent
Dedicated ICU nurse recruitment consultant
As an on-framework agency, our ICU and ITU jobs team safely place staff in NHS hospitals across England and Wales. Once registered, you’ll benefit from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
To be eligible to join Athona as a ICU, ITU or CCU nurse, you’ll need:
Enhanced DBS
Minimum of 6 months NHS experience within the last 2 years
x2 professional references covering 3 years
Other requirements may be necessary, depending on the role.
Resources to help you apply for intensive care nurse jobs
For help with meeting any of these requirements, please take a look at our resources:
Why join Athona?
Each week we run two hassle-free payrolls
Access to a specialist recruiter on a 1-2-1 basis
Candidate of the month reward & recognition scheme
Support obtaining mandatory training & maintaining full compliance
Proud to support careers and services
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Explore more nurses jobs to match your skills and experience. We’re recruiting Mental Health Nurses too, for jobs that work around your lifestyle.
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FAQ
As an on-framework agency, we’re able to offer ITU nurse roles with negotiable rates of pay based on your level of experience and location within the UK. Typically, these positions start from £22 per hour for a Band 5 position. The specific pay range for any role you’re interested in will be displayed on its respective job description page.
Candidates aiming to become an ICU nurse will first need to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a relevant nursing field. This degree may also involve practising on real patients under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Once a degree has been obtained, you’ll need to become a registered nurse through the Nursing & Midwifery Council. You may then choose to pursue ICU nurse certifications to gain even more relevant experience, and improve the quality of care you’re able to provide.
Generally speaking, the role of an Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, or a Critical Care Unit (CCU) nurse is the same: they care for patients experience acute injuries or illnesses, often in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. This requires a great deal of patience and adaptability, as the exact procedures being carried out could change several times throughout the day.