Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team. You will deliver evidence-based care to post-surgical and critically ill patients in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This role requires current RN licensure, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work closely with intensivists and surgeons while utilizing advanced monitoring and life-support equipment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required.
• Experience in a high-acuity, critical care environment preferred.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage complex therapies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfort with advanced monitoring and life-support systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care to post-surgical and critically ill patients.
• Perform continuous patient assessments and manage complex therapies.
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with intensivists and surgeons to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Utilize advanced monitoring and life-support equipment.
• Support patients and families through clear and compassionate communication.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical care experience

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care to post-surgical and critically ill patients
• Perform continuous patient assessments and manage complex therapies
• Respond rapidly to patient condition changes
• Collaborate with intensivists and surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize advanced monitoring and life-support equipment
• Support patients and families through clear and compassionate communication

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Experience in a high-acuity, critical care environment preferred
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage complex therapies
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Comfort with advanced monitoring and life-support systems

Key Duties

Providing high-quality, evidence-based critical care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supporting patient and family needs in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.