Critical Care Float RN — Flexible ICU Support

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine services

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool. You will float to all critical care units as needed, assess patients, devise and adjust care plans, and ensure timely documentation and communication across shifts.

The role requires ADN, Texas RN license (or compact with 90-day upgrade), BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CATN/TNCC within specified timelines. Competitive benefits accompany this assignment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of nursing experience in an Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Progressive or Intermediate Care Unit.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from accredited Nursing program
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare Policy – within 60 days of hire
• Completion of Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing (CATN) OR Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments at admission.
• Create a plan of care, including discharge plans, and evaluate plans for effectiveness.
• Document outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments.
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy.
• Perform venipuncture and manage IV fluids and medications.
• Review new physician orders, ensure orders are carried out and notify other departments.
• Notify Charge Nurse/physician of changes in patient status.
• Provide accurate patient information reports to on-coming shift for continuity of care.

Skills

ICU/ED experience

RN license

Education

ADN degree

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool. You will float to all critical care units as needed, assess patients, devise and adjust care plans, and ensure timely documentation and communication across shifts.

The role requires ADN, Texas RN license (or compact with 90-day upgrade), BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CATN/TNCC within specified timelines. Competitive benefits accompany this assignment.