Houston VA Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Presidential Staffing Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join their team in Houston. The role involves assisting critical patients in the ICU, managing emergency decisions, and ensuring accurate documentation. Ideal candidates exhibit exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate high-pressure situations. Majority of shifts are overnight or during the day and the atmosphere encourages career advancement and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Required state licensing to act as a nurse in a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately read medical documentation and administer medicine as directed.
• Evaluate changing patient vitals for emergency needs.
• Perform admissions and discharge paperwork as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work under Pressure

Education

State Nursing License

Job description

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join our team! As an Intensive Care Nurse, you will be spending your workday in the Intensive Care Unit assisting critical patients or floating depending on the hospital's needs. You will be responsible for accurately reading patient vitals, making emergency decisions based on changing statistics, and administering medication orally and intravenously based on previous medical decisions. You will also be filling out patient charts and handling incoming and discharge paperwork, as required. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and has the ability to work in stressful situations. Majority of available shifts are 7:30 am - 8:00 pm and 7:30 pm - 8:00 am.

Responsibilities

Accurately read medical documentation and charts and administer medicine as directed

Evaluate changing patient vitals to determine emergency medical needs

Prioritize patient needs based on current information available

Communicate patient condition to other staff members

Perform admissions and discharge paperwork and evaluations, as needed

Adapt to a rapidly changing work environment without compromising on patient care

Qualifications

Required state licensing to act as a nurse in a hospital setting

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

The ability to work well in a high-pressure environment