Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks an Oncology/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse to provide complex, evidence-based care to critically ill oncology and post-surgical patients. You will conduct advanced assessments, implement individualized care plans with an interdisciplinary team, and manage life-support therapies including ventilators and central lines.

The role includes chemotherapy support, adherence to oncology/unit protocols, and educating patients and families while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Missouri or eligible to obtain
• Strong critical care assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to manage ventilators, infusions, and central lines
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide complex, evidence-based care to critically ill oncology and post-surgical patients.
• Conduct advanced patient assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans with intensivists, surgeons, and teams.
• Manage life-support and critical therapies, including ventilators and central lines.
• Support chemotherapy administration and follow oncology- and unit-specific protocols.
• Provide patient and family education, advocacy, and compassionate communication.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical care assessment

Intervention skills

Ventilator management

Infusion management

Central line management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Oncology/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

provides complex, evidence-based care to critically ill oncology and post-surgical patients.

• Conduct advanced patient assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans in partnership with intensivists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage life-support and critical therapies, including ventilators, intravenous drips, and central lines.
• Support chemotherapy administration and follow oncology- and unit-specific protocols.
• Provide patient and family education, advocacy, and compassionate communication.
• Apply critical thinking to coordinate care and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications/Skills:

current RN licensure, strong critical care assessment and intervention skills, proficiency with ventilator/infusion/central line management, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.