ICU Critical Care Nurse — Impactful 24/7 Care

Veterans Health Administration; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit position is located at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO. The nurse provides direct, high-acuity care in the ICU, guiding patients from admission through stabilization, transfer, or discharge.

Essential duties include assessing life-threatening conditions, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) at time of completion.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Active state RN license or eligibility.
• ICU/critical care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in the ICU inpatient setting across admission, transfer, care, and discharge phases.
• Monitor critically ill patients and respond to life-threatening changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

State nursing license

Job description

The Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit position is located at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO. The nurse provides direct, high-acuity care in the ICU, guiding patients from admission through stabilization, transfer, or discharge.

Essential duties include assessing life-threatening conditions, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced critical care environment.