Registered Nurse ICU

Department: ICU    Employment Type: Full Time    Location: St Mary's Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

About the role

The Intensive Care RN (ICU RN) provides intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN has advanced skills in critical care settings, makes quick decisions, and demonstrates compassion for all patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administering IV fluids, and communicating effectively with the medical team to modify care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions.
• Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters.
• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided.
• Document all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital; critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401K options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Many other amazing benefits.

Pay

Sign-on bonus of $20,000 available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply; details discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Days
• 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm