Seasonal Registered Nurse ICU

HCA Healthcare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement 401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Seasonal Registered Nurse for the ICU.

You will perform assessments, develop and adjust plans of care, and collaborate with the care team to support critically ill patients with invasive lines and ventilators. This temporary assignment requires 1 year of RN acute care experience, ADN with BSN preferred, and active BLS/ACLS; CCRN or CEN preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a RN in an acute care setting.
• Recent critical care/clinical nursing experience – preferred.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited Nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred.

Responsibilities

• You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment, and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
• You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
• You will review all new physician orders, ensure the orders are carried out correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services needed
• You will notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient status
• You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Charge Nurse and to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care
• You will provide care for critically ill patients with central/invasive lines, hemodynamic pressure lines, pressure monitoring devices, temporary pacing, artificial airway/mechanical ventilation
• You will provide care for unstable cardiac patients, immediate post-op patients, and potential organ or tissue donor patients

Skills

RN

ICU experience

Critical care

BLS certified

ACLS certified

CCRN preferred

CEN preferred

Education

ADN

BSN – preferred

Job description

As aSeasonal Registered Nurse ICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.You'llhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment, and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
• You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
• You will review all new physician orders, ensure the orders are carried out correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services needed
• You will notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient status
• You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Charge Nurse and to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care
• You will provide care for critically ill patients with central/invasive lines, hemodynamic pressure lines, pressure monitoring devices, temporary pacing, artificial airway/mechanical ventilation
• You will provide care for unstable cardiac patients, immediate post-op patients, and potential organ or tissue donor patients

Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting
• Recent critical care/clinical nursing experience – preferred

Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited Nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification – preferred
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification – preferred

Applicable to all hospitals in the Austin market, unless specifically noted for select facilities.

All seasonal staff are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period. Regardless of start date, seasonal program/assignment ends on March 31, 2027.

Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.

Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period.

During the course of the 32-week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee), if holidays fall during their temporary assignment period.

Seasonal Staff are TEMPORARY status employees and are subject to first call-off. There are no guaranteed hours by the hospital. Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits.

Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.

Benefits

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’sGeorgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, andmore.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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