Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

About the Unit

13 bed Medical Surgical ICU
Caring for patients with respiratory diagnoses, high level of ox requirements, septic patients, GI patients with infections, DKA, stroke, seizer, medical/surgical oncology, and overflow cardio
Patient to Nurse ratio 2:1
Proficiency training for specialty equipment
Experienced charge nurses and unit leadership
Offering new to specialty orientation for experienced nurses with progressive care backgrounds

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
• Provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
• Demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
• Have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

Qualifications You Will Need

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• One (1) year of critical care experience as a licensed Registered Nurse preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.