REGISTERED NURSE- ICU (FT/PRN)

Matagorda County Hospital District; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive salary and benefits program

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bay City, Texas, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the ICU. This entry-level role involves performing clinical assessments, planning individualized care, and evaluating patient progress. Successful candidates will possess a Texas RN license, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and effective communication skills. The position includes opportunities for a sign-on bonus and participation in a competitive salary and benefits program.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in the State of Texas.
• Ability to obtain sign‑on bonus and participate in the hospital’s competitive salary and benefits program.
• National certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment and develop a problem list for ICU patients.
• Plan and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Evaluate patient progress and provide education to patients and families.
• Document patient responses and progress towards goals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Patient care delegation

Clinical assessment

Individualized care planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse – ICU (FT/PRN)

Matagorda County Hospital District – Main Hospital Campus, Bay City, Texas

Job Summary

• Perform assessment and develop a problem list for patients admitted to the ICU.
• Plan and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Evaluate patient progress and provide education to patients and families.
• Utilize effective communication skills and exhibit professional behavior in all interactions.
• Delegate and direct patient care to licensed (LVN, RN) and unlicensed staff in accordance with BNE rules.
• Implement standing pathway orders upon patient arrival and facilitate the use of appropriate resources.
• Document legibly patient responses to treatments, medications, and progress toward goals.
• Complete the patient discharge process with focused notation evaluating status upon leaving the ICU.
• Serve as liaison to provide accurate and timely information regarding the patient’s clinical condition.
• Use established scripting during pre‑defined patient care episodes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• National certification is preferred.
• Ability to obtain sign‑on bonus and participate in the hospital’s competitive salary and benefits program.

Required Competency Certification

• Within 3 months of hire: Nova Stat‑Strip, Critical Care and Critical Care Pharmacology competencies, and BLS.
• Within 6 months of hire: Basic EKG.
• Within 1 year of hire: ACLS, TNCC, and PALS.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time (FT/PRN)

Location

Bay City, Texas