Registered Nurse ICU

St David's Round Rock Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is seeking an ICU RN to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients. You will direct care and supervise non-licensed personnel, using invasive lines and life-support equipment as needed.

The role requires ADN, Texas RN license (or compact), and certification in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC/CATN within specified timelines. Join a facility with extensive benefits and a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• ICU RN experience or 1 year in IMC/Telemetry required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
• Current State of Texas RN license or a Compact license (Texas license within 90 days of hire).
• BLS required; ACLS within 90 days; NIHSS within 6 months; CATN/TNCC within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients with Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, pacemakers, central lines, ventilators or CVVHD.
• Perform admission assessments and develop a care plan; revise as needed based on patient response.
• Document outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administer medications and complete treatments per hospital policy.
• Communicate changes in patient status to Charge Nurse and ensure smooth shift handoffs.

Skills

ICU RN experience

IMC/Telemetry experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Texas RN license or Compact license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

TNCC/CATN Certification

Job description

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. As the Registered Nurse in the ICU, you will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.

• You will provides care for the critically ill patients with Swan Ganz, arterial lines, temporary and/or external pacemakers, central lines, ventilators and CVVHD
• You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
• You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
• You will review all new physician orders, ensure that orders are carried out and documented correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services
• You will notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient status
• You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Charge Nurse and to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care

Requirements

Experience

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) experience OR 1 year Nursing experience in Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit or Telemetry Unit

Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from accredited Nursing program

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy within 90 days of hire
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare Policy – within 6 months of hire
• Completion of Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing (CATN) OR Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification within 1 year of hire

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare

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