Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Full-time night shift position at Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa TX. 12-hour shifts. Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

About the role

The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) provides intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN uses advanced critical-care skills, makes rapid decisions, and demonstrates compassion for all patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administering IV fluids, and collaborating with the medical team to adjust 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 such as 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 including 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.

Requirements

• 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 within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care experience 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 benefits.

About the facility

Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital located in the center of the Texas Panhandle. The facility offers a full range of surgical and medical services, including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, and surgical services. Pampa Regional is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety. It was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018.