ICU Nurse

About the role

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. Serving Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life‑threatening disease.
• Begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making rounds.
• Provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan (e.g., assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients receive MRI or CT, administering medications).
• Multitask and react quickly; remain focused and attentive while continuously monitoring patients throughout the shift.
• Serve as patient advocate, supporting their best interests when they cannot.
• Use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid response.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel (e.g., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices).
• Utilize safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms as needed.
• Initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assist with patient care duties/tasks (e.g., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, hygiene).

Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas.
• 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program).
• Previous critical care experience is preferred, but not required.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days.

Pay

Pay range: $33.25 – $44.89 per hour.

Additional compensation includes a $25,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible hires, extra pay for participation in the clinical ladder, and referral bonuses.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Relocation assistance.