MICU Nurse

CommonSpirit Health•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

As a critical care nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You will receive a report from a nursing teammate at the start of each shift, make rounds, provide ongoing care, and perform procedures described in the care plan. Duties may include assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients receive MRI or CT scans, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking and responding to changing conditions while continuously monitoring patients. You will also advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves and use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000, depending on shift, for eligible hires. Additional compensation is available for participation in the clinical ladder, along with referral bonuses, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas.
At least 12 months of acute care experience; new graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Previous critical care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
Anticipate, identify, and respond to patients’ and families’ informational and emotional needs.
Guide and direct healthcare personnel, including 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 IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms as necessary.
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.
Monitor critically ill and unstable patients throughout the shift and advocate for their best interests.
Provide care and perform procedures according to the care plan, including assisting with chest tubes or central lines, wound care, imaging, and medication administration.