Graduate Nurse | Freeman West ICU Step-Down Unit | Full-Time Days | $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Freeman Health System; Street (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-matching Retirement Plan

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a registered nurse for the ICU Step-Down Unit (TCU) to support patients transitioning from ICU to Med-Surg. The role focuses on comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, and timely intervention across diverse patient populations.

Eligible candidates must complete RN residency and obtain state board licensure. Various certifications are targeted within specified timelines to ensure safe and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required or eligible to sit for state boards.
• Must successfully complete RN residency.
• ACLS and BLS certifications expected within defined timelines.
• Stroke certification and critical care certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, clinical, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Plan and implement interventions; evaluate effectiveness and adjust care plans.
• Provide safe, effective nursing care under supervision and in timely manner.

Skills

RN License

Nurse Residency

CPR

ACLS

BLS

Stroke Certification

Education

RN Residency

State Board Eligibility

Job description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Days | 36 hours per week

About Us – ICU Step-Down Unit (TCU - Transitional Care Unit)

The Transitional Care Unit is a 20-bed department consisting of multidisciplinary team of nurses, nurse technicians, and ancillary staff. TCU serves Freeman and our community through caring for patients that are transitioning from ICU to Med-Surge level of care. We serve a vast range of patient populations, from cardiac complications, respiratory distress, diabetes management, and many more.

Our team culture is built on the Freeman Five Star Promise: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Ownership, and Professionalism.

What You’ll Do

Under The Direction Of Professionals, Systematically And Continually Assesses The Physical, Emotional, Clinical, And Psychosocial Needs Of Assigned Patients And Families; Plans And Implements Appropriate Interventions; And Evaluates Effectiveness And Adjusts Plan As Indicated In A Timely Manner In The Provision Of Safe And Effective Care.

Requirements

• Eligible To Sit For State Boards.
• Must Successfully Complete Rn Residency.
• Must Obtain A Missouri Registered Nurse License Or Registered Nurse License From A Compact State Within Ninety (90) Days After Graduation Or Thirty (30) Days After Passing The Nclex Exam In A State Other Than Missouri. If Obtaining A Compact License It Must Be Held In The Registered Nurse’S State Of Residence.
• Must Successfully Pass Patient Care Orientation (Pco) Within 30 Days Of Hire.
• Asls Preferred, But Not Required.
• Aha Acls Within 180 Days.
• Aha Bls For Healthcare Providers Within 60 Days.
• Asls - Advanced Stroke Life Support Within 180 Days.
• Cardiovascular Disease Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Nih Stroke Scale Certification Within 90 Days.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (Cpi) Within 365 Days.
• Rn Competency Day Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Stroke Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Trauma Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (Tncc) Within 365 Days.

Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full time and part time employees

Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO) Extended Sick pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs.

Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.