I don't want to be the ONLY nurse in ICU!

This would be a very risky position to be in. Every ICU that I have worked in always had a minimum staffing standard of at least 2 people being on at one time, no matter what the census. How can you call a code and perform CPR by yourself? You are setting yourself up for liability. Just tell them no unless you can get at least a CNA in there with you.

How close is the other unit??? It does seem unsafe to me! Atleast you need a tech or something!