ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care with Sign-On Bonus

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sign-on bonus up to $35k

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lutheran Downtown Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. This full-time role supports patient-centered care across the nursing process, with collaboration among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The position features a demanding environment with 3x12 hour day shifts (7a-7p). A sign-on bonus up to $35,000 and relocation assistance are available to eligible candidates, along with comprehensive

Qualifications

• RN licensure required for Indiana, with compact state licensure preferred.
• 0–2 years in acute care or student clinical rotations in an ICU setting.
• Experience with critical care equipment and emergency procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered critical care following nursing process and physician orders.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams in the ICU.
• Administer medications and administer life-support therapies as prescribed.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in code team activities.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record and ensure infection control.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Skills

Nursing assessment and planning

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

CPR/Code team participation

Infection control practices

Education

RN licensure (State Licensure / Compact)

Tools

Ventilators

Monitors

IV pumps

Central lines management

Job description

Lutheran Downtown Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. This full-time role supports patient-centered care across the nursing process, with collaboration among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The position features a demanding environment with 3x12 hour day shifts (7a-7p). A sign-on bonus up to $35,000 and relocation assistance are available to eligible candidates, along with comprehensive