Critical Care RN MICU/CCU Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse to work in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. The MICU/CCU provides high‑level cardiovascular and multi‑system care for acutely ill patients, with emphasis on family involvement and evidence‑based practice.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, monitoring, and collaboration with the care team. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program; schedule includes night shifts and compressed/flexible options where available.

Qualifications

• Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
• ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life‑threatening health problems.
• Providing high intensity care and vigilance utilizing assessment skills and blending data from a variety of invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology.
• Engaging patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
• Participating in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse to work in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. The MICU/CCU provides high‑level cardiovascular and multi‑system care for acutely ill patients, with emphasis on family involvement and evidence‑based practice.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, monitoring, and collaboration with the care team. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program; schedule includes night shifts and compressed/flexible options where available.