Registered Nurse ICU
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 patient care. The nurse monitors vital signs and blood oxygen levels, administers intravenous fluids, and communicates with the medical team to support appropriate care-plan adjustments. This is a full-time, day-shift position with 12-hour shifts at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Critical Care Course.
- At least one year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care experience preferred.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Assess critically ill patients, develop care plans, and implement complex nursing interventions.
- Use cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to monitor vital signs and physiological parameters.
- Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing; monitor patient responses to support effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions.
- Manage life-support devices, including 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 being provided.
- Document patient care to support continuity and compliance, and maintain infection-control and safety protocols.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
