• The 15-bed Surgical Special Care Unit (SSCU-B) treats patients who have undergone major surgical procedures such as: craniotomy; aorto-femoral bypass; and all transplantations (e.g. thoracic, renal, liver, lung, and pancreatic). Cardiology patients may also be treated here if beds are unavailable in the Cardiac ICU.
• The 20-bed central MICU (MICU-C) treats medical and oncology patients. Conditions seen include: patients recovering from cardiac resuscitation, patients with one or more system failures, intubated or mechanically ventilated patients, and patients with CNS instability.
• The seven-bed MSICU-D.
• The 12-bed MICU-E will treat medical and oncology patients. It is currently under renovation, but is scheduled to open in 2009.

1,500 patients (age 14 and up) are admitted annually. Approximately 65% of patients are surgical cases. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:1. And respiratory therapists provide continuous respiratory support.

The Education Coordinator works within the division of Nursing Development & Saudiization, which is responsible for all nursing staff development and education. S/He reports to the Assistant Chief of Nursing Affairs.

In 2006, 13 nurses passed Critical Care Nursing courses (including five Saudi nurses) and the Competency Based Practice program was revised and standardized.