ICU RN - Full Time - Night Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a critical care nurse for a 6-bed ICU with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The role suits nurses with 1–2 years of Med/Surg experience aiming to grow in a small, team‑oriented environment, handling patient assessment, care planning, and family education with cultural sensitivity.

The position requires strong nursing skills to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance, including quality improvement and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, family-centered care and patient education.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care across settings.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview

This critical care nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a 6-bed ICU with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The role is ideal for nurses with 1-2 years of Med/Surg experience seeking to develop skills in a smaller, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, educating families, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Role Overview

This critical care nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a 6-bed ICU with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The role is ideal for nurses with 1-2 years of Med/Surg experience seeking to develop skills in a smaller, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, educating families, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Key Duties

• Provide compassionate, family-centered care and patient education.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care across settings.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license required; Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree necessary, Bachelor's preferred.
• 0-2 years of nursing experience; prior supervisory experience not required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

Full-time and part-time options available, with night shift differentials. The unit offers ongoing education, support, and opportunities to build critical care expertise in a supportive environment. The role includes call shifts, weekend, and holiday rotations to ensure comprehensive patient coverage.