Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU

Aura Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Carrollton, Texas seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit to deliver evidence-based critical care to complex postoperative patients. You will monitor patient status, manage ventilators and IV drips, and act quickly on clinical changes, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting patient families.

The role emphasizes mentoring peers and contributing to high-quality care within a faith-based healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid nursing licensure to practice.
• Demonstrated critical care competency for SICU.
• Strong assessment, rapid response, and high-acuity care capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based critical care to post-surgical and complex patients.
• Monitor patient status and manage ventilators and IV drips.
• Respond swiftly to clinical changes and support families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor peers.
• Contribute to high-quality, faith-based care practices.

Skills

Critical care

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing licensure

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities:

Provide evidence-based critical care to post-surgical and complex patients, monitor patient status, manage ventilators and IV drips, and respond swiftly to clinical changes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support patient families, and mentor peers to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Nursing licensure, critical care competency, strong assessment and response skills, and ability to work effectively in a high-acuity environment. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Key Duties:

Deliver patient-centered care, support clinical decision-making, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to innovative practices within a faith-based healthcare setting.