ICU Nurse

CHI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

Clinical ladder pay

Job summary

CHI St Vincent Infirmary is seeking a critical care nurse to monitor and care for critically ill patients following injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. The role emphasizes multitasking, patient advocacy, and rapid emergency response while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, providing wound care, and ensuring patient safety and comfort through vigilant monitoring and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license in Arkansas
• 12 months acute care experience required
• ACLS within 90 days preferred
• Basic Life Support CPR required on hire

Responsibilities

• Monitor critically ill and unstable patients per care plan
• Assists with procedures (chest tube, central line, wound care)
• Support patient advocacy and rapid emergency response
• Supervise and guide Patient Care Technicians as needed
• Manage equipment like IV pumps and monitoring devices

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a critical care nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

As a critical care nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas
• 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)
• Previous critical care experience is preferred, but not required
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$33.25 - $44.89 /hour