Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Aura Health; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Adoption support

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking an ICU nurse to provide expert care in a critical care setting in Missouri. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education on illness management, safety, and professional development while delivering high-quality critical care.

Qualifications

• Requires nursing diploma or ADN; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active RN license required.
• Experience: not required, but <2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of ICU patients.
• Evaluate patient preferences and plan care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Communicate care plans and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Clinical vigilance

Education

Nursing diploma or ADN

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role:

Provides expert nursing care in the ICU, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs.

• Responsibilities: Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, ensures safety, participates in professional development, and develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Qualifications: Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred. Must hold an active RN license. No prior experience required, but less than 2 years of experience is preferred.
• Skills: Critical nursing skills, strong communication, teamwork, and cultural competence. Ability to work safely and alertly is essential.
• Key Duties: Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs; evaluate patient preferences; communicate care plans; and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Adoption support

This role is suited for nurses committed to delivering high-quality critical care, advancing professionally, and engaging in a collaborative healthcare environment.