RN-ICU (FT/Weekend/Nights) Sign on Bonus

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($20,000)

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Watertown, Wisconsin, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit to provide comprehensive nursing care, monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates hold an ADN with BSN preferred, harbor a current RN license, and meet BLS/ACLS (PALS preferred) per policy.

Six months of acute care experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome, with a $20,000

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice or compact state.
• BLS Certification within facility policy timeframe.
• ACLS Certification within facility policy timeframe.
• PALS Certification preferred.
• De-escalation Training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Perform head-to-toe and pain assessments with reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists to optimize care.
• Educate patients and families on plans and discharge instructions.
• Participate in code blue and rapid response emergencies.
• Assist with central line and arterial line placements.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Document care in the EMR.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Emergency response

Communication skills

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Professionalism

Physical stamina

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Watertown, Wisconsin

Facility

Watertown Regional Medical Center

Req ID

558353

Post Date

09/03/2026

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Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, performs assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN ensures optimal patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
• Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events
• Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments
• Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment
• Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions
• Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations
• Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements
• Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
• Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
• De-escalation Training required

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred