ICU RN - Trauma Unit

ThedaCare; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Affordable health benefits

Daycare services

Job summary

ThedaCare Neenah ICU is hiring an experienced RN to provide direct critical care in a fast-paced environment. You will monitor patients post-surgery and with strokes or complex co-morbidities, titrate meds, and respond to emergencies in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a Wisconsin RN license, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and BSN within five years. The role features 12-hour rotating shifts, 0.75 FTE, and strong emphasis on patient safety and education.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact licensure.
• BSN requirement: if less than one year of RN experience, BSN within five years of hire.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU.
• Monitor hemodynamics, ventilatory support, and administer therapies.
• Perform assessments and document care in electronic records.
• Respond to codes and life-threatening emergencies with the team.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists for care plans.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.

Skills

ICU/critical care

BLS certified

ACLS within 6 months

Wisconsin RN license

Education

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes, medical co-morbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications and intervening during medical emergencies. This role is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Unit Details (ICU-Neenah Hospital)

ThedaCare Neenah ICU is a 14 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical intensive care unit, with a focus on neuro (certified stroke center), and trauma (level 2 regional trauma center). Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic critical care nursing to both patients and families.

Schedule

12- hour rotating shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a) Every 3rd weekend required Holiday rotation required

Key Accountabilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non-invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
• Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life-saving interventions like CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
• Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure
• BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another, little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients.

Location

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah, Wisconsin

Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30
• Scheduled FTE: 0.75
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: Variable

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

Equal Opportunity

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.