ICU RN - Full Time

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU RN 1 provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, general medical/surgical/cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Nurses care for patients who may need support following major surgery or stroke, management of medical comorbidities, ventilation, vasoactive IV medications, and emergency interventions. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered, holistic primary care to patients and their families. In the Appleton ICU, a 22-bed unit, each nurse cares for 1–2 patients.

The schedule consists of 12-hour rotating shifts, 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with every third weekend and a holiday rotation required. The position is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed Registered Nurse experience at hire 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 to 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 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, by performing interventions such as 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 to ensure patient safety.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed