Critical Care Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Critical Care Registered Nurse to provide direct, evidence-informed nursing care to critically ill adults in the ICU, including MICU, Neuro ICU, with cross-training to CVICU. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for complex cases.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong critical care competencies, excellent clinical assessment, and the ability to monitor and respond rapidly to physiologic changes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must hold current registered nursing licensure.
• Strong critical care competencies and rapid response skills.
• Experience with ICU patient assessment and monitoring; ability to respond to physiologic changes.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver complex patient care in the ICU.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and respond promptly to physiologic changes.
• Administer medications safely and accurately per protocols.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education based on clinical status.
• Contribute to ICU quality improvement and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Registered nursing licensure

Critical care competencies

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Monitoring & rapid response

Safe medication administration

Communication with patients & families

Job description

Critical Care Registered Nurse

provides direct, evidence-informed nursing care to critically ill adults in the ICU, including MICU and Neuro ICU, with cross-training to CVICU.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) to deliver complex patient care.
• Perform hemodynamic and cardiac rhythm monitoring and respond promptly to physiologic changes.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, following established protocols.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the healthcare team to support continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education and guidance based on clinical status.
• Contribute to ICU quality improvement and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications & skills:

Registered nursing licensure, strong critical care competencies, clinical assessment and critical thinking, monitoring and rapid response skills, safe medication administration, and effective communication with patients and families.