ICU Registered Nurse

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Wyoming; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Intensive Care Unit. The role may include duties in other units as oriented, prioritizing care based on physical and psychosocial needs and communicating changes to physicians.

Candidate must demonstrate rapid, accurate response to clinical changes, apply ACLS protocols, and perform general nursing duties with supervision. Strong cardiac monitoring and critical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within one year of the position start date.
• ENPC or PALS certification required within one year of the start date.
• TNCC certification required within one year of the start date.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients in the ICU; may work in other units as oriented/assigned.
• Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs and communicates changes to physicians.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifies dysrhythmias per ACLS protocol.
• Provides airway management, CPR, nutrition/fluid/electrolyte care, and post-anesthesia assessment.
• Functions independently using critical thinking until physician on site; assists with orientation of new ICU staff.
• Maintains department competencies.

Education

Associated degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit. May work in other units as oriented/assigned. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs. Communicates with physicians about changes in a patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring. Correctly identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to provide basic airway management utilizing oral and nasal airways, ambu bag, jaw thrust or head tilt/chin lift maneuvers, and suctioning.
• Functions competently during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides care to patients with compromised nutritional/metabolic status.
• Provides care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.
• Able to assess and care for patients in the immediate post-anesthesia period.
• Able to function independently by using critical thinking skills to assess and intervene in critical situations until a physician is on site.
• Assists with orientation of new employees to the ICU.
• Maintains department competencies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS — Education / Experience / Licenses and Certifications

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Associated degree in nursing required, baccalaureate degree in nursing, preferred.
• ACLS certificationis requiredwithin one year of the position start date.
• ENPC or PALS certification is required within one year of the start date.
• TNCC certification, required within one year of the start date.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience, required.
• Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EEO STATEMENT

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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