Registered Nurse - ICU/PCU

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Weekend Incentive

Shift Differential

Part Time Nights Premium

Job summary

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the MSICU/PCU. This full‑time night shift role offers a $5,000 sign‑on bonus, shift incentives, and exposure to high‑acuity critical care including CRRT and USGPIV, in a 28 ICU/14 PCU bed environment.

You will perform patient assessments, plan and deliver holistic nursing care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Strong clinical judgment and nursing knowledge across the life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families; document per unit/TriHealth standards.
• Develop and execute individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, standards, and desired outcomes.
• Deliver safe, holistic care while maintaining patient dignity, autonomy, and rights in a high‑acuity setting.
• Recognize emergent situations and coordinate timely interventions for patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Provide patient/family education and document response to care and teaching.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

BLS/CPR

Education

ADN/ Diploma in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Registered Nurse – MSICU/PCU

Req ID: 310160

Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Job Type: Full Time Nights

Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000

About TriHealth & This Role

The Medical‑Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art critical care environment specializing in complex and high‑acuity patient care. The Unit is split into 14 beds for PCU and 28 beds for ICU. Our MSICU is integral to our Level III Trauma Program and Comprehensive Stroke Program, providing cutting‑edge treatments for trauma and stroke patients. We offer a range of advanced critical care services, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients requiring extended dialysis and soon will offer care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD). Additionally, we utilize Ultrasound‑Guided Peripheral Intravenous (USGPIV) techniques for optimal patient care and comfort. Our unit is committed to the professional growth of our nurses, offering a Critical Care Nurse Development Program, designed to provide continuous education and hands‑on experience for those looking to advance their expertise in the critical care field. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, technology, and education, the MSICU PCU at Bethesda North Hospital provides exceptional care for critically ill patients in a dynamic and supportive environment

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High‑acuity critical care experiencein a modern ICU/PCU environment (28 ICU beds + 14 PCU beds).
• Exposure to advanced therapies including CRRTand ultrasound‑guided PIV (USGPIV)techniques.
• Be part of major service lines supporting trauma and stroke patientsthrough specialized programs.
• Professional growth built inthrough the Critical Care Nurse Development Program (education + hands‑on learning).
• Flexible optionswith Full‑Time/Part‑Time roles and Day/Night shifts available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families; document per unit/TriHealth standards.
• Develop and execute individualized plans of carebased on assessment findings, standards, and desired outcomes.
• Deliver safe, holistic care while maintaining patient dignity, autonomy, and rights in a high‑acuity setting.
• Recognize emergent situations and take appropriate action to support timely interventions and patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide patient/family education and document response to care and teaching.
• Support unit excellence by sharing knowledge, serving as a resource, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS/CPR(Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Strong clinical judgment and nursing knowledge across the life cycle.

Preferred

• Membership in a related professional nursing organization.
• Up to 1 year of clinical nursing experience (critical care experience a plus).

Schedule & Location

• FTE: Full‑Time
• Shift: Nights
• Location: Bethesda North Hospital – MSICU/PCU (On site)

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Hourly Incentives & Bonus

• $1hr Weekend Incentive
• $4hr Shift Differential
• $4hr Part Time Nights Premium
• Acute Care Incentive Pay- Hourly Pay Based on Previous RN Experience
• Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000

Job Overview

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient’s needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Registered Nurse
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle
• Preferred membership in related professional organization
• RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience
• Preferred certification in specialty

Job Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.
• Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short- and long‑term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions based on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.
• Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates organization’s responsibilities: Identifies areas for self‑improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence‑based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Consistently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords

MSICU RN, PCU RN, ICU Nurse, Critical Care RN, Medical Surgical ICU, Progressive Care Unit, CRRT, USGPIV, Stroke Program, Trauma Program, Bethesda North Hospital, TriHealth Nursing, Cincinnati RN Jobs