ICU RN - Full Time Nights

Vetted Solutions; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks an RN to provide direct patient care in a 6-bed ICU at Ballwin, MO, with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. Ideal for nurses with 1–2 years of Med/Surg experience seeking growth in critical care.

You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care, educate families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans in a safety-sensitive environment. This role emphasizes patient and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Active RN license.
• No prior experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 6-bed ICU with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate families on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain safety; this is a safety-sensitive role.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Nursing Diploma / Associate's in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in a 6-bed ICU with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. Ideal for nurses with 1-2 years of Med/Surg experience interested in critical care. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, promoting patient and family-centered care, and educating families on illness management and post-treatment needs. Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and compliance, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate individual care plans. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers. Maintains safety awareness, as this is a safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Active RN license.
• No prior experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.

Key Skills

Critical thinking, patient education, teamwork, safety awareness, adaptability to a smaller, supportive environment.