Registered Nurse – ICU
French Consulting · Fort Carson, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Bring your critical care skills to a military hospital where every shift counts. Apply now! Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – ICU Location: Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH), Fort Carson, CO Start Date: ASAP – upon completion of onboarding and security verification Schedule: 24/7 coverage; typically 12-hour shifts, 0700–1900 or 1900–0700, including nights, weekends, and on-call hours Critical Care For Those Who Serve Evans Army Community Hospital needs experienced ICU nurses to care for critically ill Soldiers, retirees, and military family members. You will provide advanced, specialized nursing care, make fast and confident assessments, and work side by side with physicians and a tight-knit care team. When needs arise, you will also float to other inpatient areas, so you can keep growing your skills across the hospital. What You’ll Do Critical Care Nursing Provide advanced, specialized nursing care to complex, critically ill patientsContinuously observe and monitor patients and intervene to prevent complications and restore healthInterpret signs and symptoms of deterioration and promptly update the physicianAssess cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion, and level of consciousnessAdminister and regulate IV fluids (such as lipids and blood volume expanders) and vasoactive drugsAdminister emergency drugs as directed by a physician Procedures & Emergencies Assist with endotracheal intubation, cardioversion, and insertion of invasive lines and chest tubesInsert IV catheters and perform venipunctures to collect blood samplesRecognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergenciesApply infection control standards per unit and department operating instructions Care Coordination & Education Coordinate patient care with a wide array of healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomesPerform physical exams and health histories, administer medications, and provide wound careProvide health promotion, counseling, and education to patients and familiesGuide and advise other healthcare team members and make patient care assignments based on scope of practice and skill levelMake referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriateFloat to other inpatient areas as needed and ensure compliance with MTF policies and standards of care Who You Are A skilled critical care nurse who stays calm and focused in high-acuity situationsA sharp assessor who catches subtle changes in a patient’s condition earlyComfortable collaborating with physicians and a diverse healthcare teamFlexible and willing to float to other inpatient areas when the unit needs youPhysically ready for a demanding role, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by a recognized national nursing accreditation body (such as CCNE, or NLN/American Academy-accredited) Experience At least two years of inpatient nursing experience within the past three yearsAt least one year of that experience in an ICU setting Certifications & Licensure Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications, maintained at your own expenseCurrent, valid, unrestricted RN licenseActive license from any U.S. jurisdiction is acceptable for this positionMust remain free of limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions Eligibility U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this contract)Ability to submit a complete qualifying package at least 15 days before placementWillingness to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call hours as scheduledMeet DoD health requirements before placementHepatitis B series with a positive titer; MMR and varicella (series or positive titer)Annual influenza vaccine and tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or QuantiFERON) Why You’ll Love It Here 🩺 Advanced practice: Use and sharpen your critical care skills with complex patients. 🎖️ Meaningful mission: Care for Soldiers, retirees, and military families. 🛡️ Federal liability protection: Malpractice claims are handled under 10 U.S.C. 1089, so no personal malpractice policy is required. 🤝 Strong teamwork: Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team. 📅 Stable contract: 12-month base period with four 12-month option years. 🏔️ Colorado living: Fort Carson sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs. Ready to Join Us? If you are ready to put your skills to work for those who serve, Apply today and let’s build something meaningful together. -- French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Powered by JazzHR ghJZawzGyW