ICU RN: Critical Care & Ventilator Skills

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. The CCU RN cares for adult and geriatric patients on continuous monitoring, participates in bedside procedures, and manages arterial lines and ventilators.

The role includes rapid response participation and patient/family education about treatment plans. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to the Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred.
• If <1 year experience as an RN, must obtain a BSN within 4 years of hire.
• Certification preferred.
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education.
• Basic keyboarding skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult and geriatric patients in CCU with continuous monitoring.
• Perform bedside procedures with physicians and manage specialty equipment (arterial lines, ventilators, hypothermia protocol).
• Participate in Rapid Response Team and assist in transfer decisions for deteriorating patients.
• Assess, administer medications as ordered, and educate patients and families about treatment plans and goals.
• Practice within the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and Health System policies.

Skills

Basic keyboarding

Education

BSN preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

BSN within 4 years if RN has <1 year experience

Certification preferred

Job description

Conway Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. The CCU RN cares for adult and geriatric patients on continuous monitoring, participates in bedside procedures, and manages arterial lines and ventilators.

The role includes rapid response participation and patient/family education about treatment plans. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to the Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies.