ICU Registered Nurse — Critical Care Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position is based at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis, MO.

It involves delivering direct, specialized nursing care in a high-acuity ICU setting for patients admitted, transferred, treated, and discharged with life‑threatening conditions. Ideal candidates will be English proficient, graduate nurses with current licensure in the United States, and have or be pursuing advanced nursing education (BSN

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies.
• Current, active RN license in US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in the ICU inpatient setting for diverse patients from admission to discharge.
• Monitor and respond to patients’ life-threatening needs and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing care

Critical care

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

The Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position is based at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis, MO.

It involves delivering direct, specialized nursing care in a high-acuity ICU setting for patients admitted, transferred, treated, and discharged with life‑threatening conditions. Ideal candidates will be English proficient, graduate nurses with current licensure in the United States, and have or be pursuing advanced nursing education (BSN