Cardiac ICU RN - Part Time

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle Engagement

Access & Affordability

Job summary

ThedaCare in Appleton, WI, is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse for our fast-paced Appleton ICU. You will provide direct care to critically ill patients, manage ventilation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on 12-hour rotating shifts with weekend and holiday rotation.

Eligible candidates must hold Wisconsin RN or compact licensure; BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire. BSN must be completed within five years if not already held.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin RN or compact licensure required on hire.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within 6 months of hire date.
• Physical ability to move, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including ventilatory support and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administer medications and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Perform assessments and document changes in patient condition in the EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members on care plans.
• Respond to code situations with CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Patient monitoring

Life support

Education

BSN completion within five years

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare! Summary

The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes, medical co-morbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications and intervening during medical emergencies. This role is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Job Description

• Schedule: 12- hour ROTATING shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a) Every 3rd weekend requirement Holiday rotation requirement
• UNIT DETAILS (ICU- Appleton Hospital): Appleton ICU is a 16 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical/cardiac Intensive Care Unit with a focus on cardiothoracic/vascular surgeries and complex cardiac procedures. Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic primary care nursing to both the patients and families.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non-invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
• Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life-saving interventions like CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plansPreceptand?? ???????????????? ?? ? ? ???????.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required. Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
• Physical Demands Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Job classification

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another, little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Scheduled FTE

0.6

Location

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

Variable

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.