Registered Nurse - NTICU - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc. This role is within the Neuro Trauma ICU South department at CoxHealth South, a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The department focuses on creating a culture of acceptance and support for both patients and team members, offering hands-on experience with high acuity patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
RN license active in the state of Missouri
BLS must be obtained within 90 days
ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
Assesses the patient’s condition.
Performs diagnostic tests.
Begins treatments.
Assists doctors with any required medical procedures.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment.
Interprets and records electronic displays (e.g., intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings).