NTICU RN – Neuro Trauma ICU RN

Trinity Health

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About The Position

The Neuro Trauma ICU RN position is a full-time role requiring 36 hours per week on a night shift schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role involves providing and directing safe, effective, and culturally competent care for high-risk, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. The nurse will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate and deliver patient care, and ensure thorough documentation. The position also includes responsibilities for ECMO management if applicable, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL).
• BLS, Mandatory Reporter certification.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability.
• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in caring for ECLS patients as a Specialist.
• Completion of a formal course of study based on ECLS guidelines.
• Satisfactory participation in an introductory ECLS competency simulation workshop.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops individualized, outcome-based plans of care.
• Coordinates and delivers patient care, delegating tasks appropriately and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Regularly reassesses patients, updates care plans, and documents thoroughly.
• Effectively communicates patient status and care needs across teams and during shift transitions.
• Follows protocols, administers medications safely, and demonstrates proficiency in required systems and procedures.
• Provides advanced care to ECMO patients, including circuit management, data documentation, and technical education.
• Delivers care based on developmental stages and patient-specific age needs.
• Follows infection control, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Adheres to legal, ethical, and organizational policies and participates in continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Relocation incentive eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees