ICU RN, Cardiac Speciality

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment. The role includes caring for patients following intensive surgeries, strokes, and medical co-morbidities; managing ventilation; titrating vasoactive IV medications; and responding to medical emergencies. Nurses work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

The Appleton Hospital ICU is a 22-bed general medical, surgical, and cardiac unit. Each nurse cares for 1–2 patients and provides holistic primary care to patients and families. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with every third weekend and a rotating holiday schedule required.

ThedaCare describes a commitment to learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, work/life balance, and a whole-person approach to wellness. Listed wellness and affordability offerings include health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, mental health support, minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed Registered Nurse experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five years of hire.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Assess patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor and maintain hemodynamic stability using invasive and non-invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Document patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and changes in condition in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
• Respond to critical situations and codes, including Code Blue, performing interventions such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
• Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department-specific competencies.

Benefits

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays and team member cost-sharing premiums.
• Daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level