Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s ICU RN position at Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, TX is a per diem role. The ICU RN will provide high-level critical care, monitor patients, and collaborate with the medical team to adjust care plans.

This role requires valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and critical care experience; BSN preferred. Per diem schedule offers variable hours and opportunities to support the ICU team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital; critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by developing care plans and implementing complex nursing interventions.
• Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to track vitals.
• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators and dialysis machines.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided.
• Document all aspects of patient care and maintain infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Critical Care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Infection control

Family communication

Education

RN License

BLS certificate

Critical Care Course

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

ACLS certificate

BSN preferred

CCRN Certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa TX

We are seeking an ICU Registered Nurse, also referred to as an ICU RN, Intensive Care Nurse or Intensive Care Unit RN. The Intensive Care RN (ICU RN) will be responsible for providing intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN will have advanced skills in critical care settings, make quick decisions, and will be compassionate to all patients. An ICU RN monitors vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administer IV Fluids, and communicates effectively to the medical team to modify care plans accordingly. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

** If you have experience in the ICU, Emergency Room (ER), Emergency Department (ED) or other critical care area of the hospital you are encouraged to apply! **

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions

• Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters

• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions

• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors

• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided

• Document all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.4. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.5. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.6. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.7. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred. 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.#LI-AG1

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf