RN-ICU FT/Nights

About the role

Watertown Regional Medical Center is an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for high-quality care from Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. The hospital holds numerous accreditations and certifications reflecting exceptional care across multiple specialty services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
• Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events
• Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments
• Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment
• Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions
• Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations
• Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements
• Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
• Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Skills

• Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• License/Certification: Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred; De-escalation Training required
• Experience: Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred

Benefits

• $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule

Night Shift, Full-time