Weekend ICU RN - Critical Care Specialist

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU. The RN provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients on an ICU team, with a 24-hour-per-week weekend shift (0700–1900).

The role emphasizes hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, assessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Be part of a hospital recognized for high-quality care with national awards and the support

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
• Adminsisters 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)

Skills

Critical care

Emergency response

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Professionalism

Mobility assistance

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Medical equipment operation

ICU monitoring

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU. The RN provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients on an ICU team, with a 24-hour-per-week weekend shift (0700–1900).

The role emphasizes hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, assessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Be part of a hospital recognized for high-quality care with national awards and the support