ICU RN

CHI St. Vincent Health•Sherwood, AR

7d•$33 - $45

About The Position

As an ICU Nurse at CHI St. Vincent North, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. At the start of each shift, you will receive a report from a nursing teammate and make patient rounds. You will provide ongoing care and perform procedures as specified in care plans. Duties may include assisting physicians with chest tubes or central lines, providing wound care, arranging MRI or CT procedures, and administering medications. The role calls for multitasking, quick responses, focused clinical judgment, and continuous patient monitoring. You will advocate for patients, especially when they cannot advocate for themselves, and use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. CHI St. Vincent North is a 69-bed hospital with a strong neuro and cardiac focus and a small-town atmosphere of family and camaraderie. The organization offers a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 to eligible hires, additional pay for clinical ladder participation, referral bonuses, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure in Arkansas upon hire.
One year of acute care experience; new graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
Guide and direct healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
Use safeguards such as the IV pump drug library and monitor alarms.
Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
Assist with patient care tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene care.
Continuously monitor critically ill and unstable patients and provide care and procedures detailed in their care plans.
Assist physicians with procedures such as chest tube or central line placement, provide wound care, arrange MRI or CT procedures, and administer medications.