ICU RN - Trauma Unit

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

89d • 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 monitoring patients recovering from major surgeries, strokes, and complex medical conditions; managing ventilation; titrating vasoactive IV medications; and responding to medical emergencies. Nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

The ThedaCare Neenah ICU is a 14-bed, general medical/surgical intensive care unit focused on neuro care, including care at a certified stroke center, and trauma care at a Level 2 regional trauma center. Each nurse cares for one to two patients and provides holistic critical care to patients and families.

The position is scheduled for 30 hours weekly (0.75 FTE), with 12-hour rotating shifts of 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–6 a.m. Every third weekend and a holiday rotation are required.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire.
• Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed RN experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of hospital RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and life support.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and complex treatment protocols.
• Assess patients’ vital signs, conditions, and symptoms, and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability using invasive and non-invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Document patient care, 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 performing CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to interdisciplinary care plans.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
• Maintain infection-control standards and follow hospital protocols 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 access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed