Registered Nurse - NTICU - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients in a highly technical environment requiring ongoing monitoring. The nurse assesses patients’ conditions, performs diagnostic tests, initiates treatments, and assists doctors with required medical procedures. The nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment and interprets and records electronic displays, including intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings.

This role is in the Neuro Trauma ICU at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The department emphasizes quality patient care, hands-on experience with high-acuity patients, and a team-centered culture of acceptance and support for patients and team members. The schedule is 36 hours per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on the day shift.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or an NLN-approved program.
• Active RN license in the state of Missouri.
• Obtain BLS within 90 days.
• Obtain ACLS within one year of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership abilities.
• Valuable time-management skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Assess patients’ conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests and begin treatments.
• Assist doctors with required medical procedures.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment.
• Interpret and record electronic displays, including intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
• $1.00 certification pay.
• $1.00 BSN pay.
• Career Ladder bonus eligibility up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree