ICU RN

CommonSpirit Health; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health operates CHI St. Vincent North, a regional healthcare system in Arkansas, seeking an ICU nurse to monitor critically ill patients and support them through complex care plans.

The role includes shift handoffs, wound and equipment management, and collaboration with physicians, with opportunities for advancement and a generous sign-on bonus, relocation support, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• RN license for Arkansas upon hire.
• BLS CPR within 30 days of start.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and use (IV pumps, monitors).
• Initiate emergency measures (CPR, situational safety).
• Assist with patient care duties (drainage devices, mobility, hygiene).

Skills

Multitasking

Emergency response

Advocacy for patients

Team leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license (AR)

BLS CPR

ACLS

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Patient care devices

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ICU Nurse at CHI St. Vincent North, 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 a 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 have an 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, it's your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response that is impressive which puts 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 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, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

• Job Requirements*Required
• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 12 - months

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 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

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