Critical Care Registered Nurse

Provident Behavioral Health; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Ruston, LA seeks an ICU/Critical Care Registered Nurse to provide high-acuity bedside care for critically ill adults. You will monitor patients continuously, perform complex assessments, and apply ICU protocols to deliver rapid interventions.

This role requires teamwork with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, meticulous documentation of assessments and outcomes, and clear communication with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with critical care/ICU experience.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and vasoactive infusions.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and rapid intervention skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment.
• Excellent communication and attention to documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity bedside care to critically ill adults.
• Monitor patients continuously and perform complex assessments.
• Deliver rapid interventions based on ICU protocols.
• Manage ventilators and vasoactive infusion equipment.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team; communicate with families.

Skills

ICU experience

Ventilator management

Vasoactive infusions

Team-based care

Documentation accuracy

Job description

ICU/Critical Care Registered Nurse

providing high-acuity bedside care to critically ill adults. Responsibilities include continuous patient monitoring, performing complex assessments, and delivering rapid interventions based on evidence-based ICU protocols.

Key Duties

• Manage ventilators, vasoactive drips, and advanced monitoring devices
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Prioritize patient safety through vigilant observation and timely escalation
• Complete precise, compliant documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes
• Communicate clearly with patients' families and the care team

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with critical care/ICU experience
• Proficiency in ventilator and vasoactive infusion management
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and rapid intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication and attention to documentation accuracy