Registered Nurse ICU

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) provides intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The role requires advanced critical-care skills, sound and timely decision-making, and compassionate care. The ICU RN monitors vital signs and blood oxygen levels, administers intravenous fluids, and communicates with the medical team to support changes to care plans.

The position is per diem/PRN, with day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and continued maintenance of certification.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and continued maintenance of certification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Critical Care Course preferred.
• At least one year as a staff RN in an acute-care hospital; critical-care experience preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients through detailed assessments, care-plan development, and complex nursing interventions.
• Use advanced equipment—including cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices—to track vital signs and physiological parameters.
• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing; monitor patient responses to evaluate effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients’ families, and act as a liaison to help them understand the care provided.
• Document patient care to support continuity and compliance, and maintain infection-control and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed