ICU Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a critical care setting within the ICU, focusing on assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in safety and regulatory activities.

A nursing license and ICU experience are required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred; you must thrive in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Nursing diploma or associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• ICU experience required; no supervisory experience needed.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ICU setting.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with collaboration across care teams.
• Promote patient and family-centered care and educate on illness management and medications.
• Respond to emergencies and uphold safety standards in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities and engage in professional development.

Skills

RN licensure

ICU experience

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Nursing diploma or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care in a critical care setting within an ICU environment, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans collaboratively, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• Respond to emergencies and uphold safety standards, working in a safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure required; Nursing diploma or associate degree necessary; Bachelor’s preferred.
• ICU experience required; no prior supervisory experience needed.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.