MICU Registered Nurse: Critical Care, Growth & Education

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth seeks a Registered Nurse for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to deliver high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adults. The RN conducts thorough assessments, titrates medications, and manages ventilators and invasive lines, collaborating with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to tailor care plans for optimal outcomes.

The role includes precepting and educating patients, families, and peers, upholding safety and infection

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Colorado is required.
• Experience in critical care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adults in MICU.
• Titrate medications, manage ventilators and invasive lines.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and the care team to develop individualized care plans.
• Precept and educate patients, families, and peers while upholding safety standards.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education

RN license (Colorado)

Job description

UCHealth seeks a Registered Nurse for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to deliver high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adults. The RN conducts thorough assessments, titrates medications, and manages ventilators and invasive lines, collaborating with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to tailor care plans for optimal outcomes.

The role includes precepting and educating patients, families, and peers, upholding safety and infection