Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $26-46 per hour

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent
  DescriptionSummary:
  
  The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse (RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN) observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.--
  
  The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department.
  
  The unit is a 24 bed Neuro/Surgical ICU, with neuro being the primary focus.We admit a vast array of patients including Strokes with and without TPA administration, head trauma, craniotomies, aneurysm repairs, ICP monitoring, EVD placement/monitoring and organ procurement.From a surgical standpoint we care for all patients out of PACU (GI, ORTHO, SPINAL, etc.) with exception to any open hearts.We also admit medical ICU patients and on occasion will take overflow cardiac patients.The floor often has many bedside procedures; chest tube, bronchoscopy, EGD, to name a few.We have great teamwork and a family atmosphere.--
  
  Requirements:
  
  
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
  • One-year experience in nursing preferred.
  • Current Texas State RN License
  • CPR (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire/transfer date
  • Unit Specific Requirements
  • Ssh Icu/Micu (A3), Ssh Coronary Oth (A4), Ssh Cardio Icu (Cvicu), Ssh Icu/Micu 3 & Ssh Trauma Icu:NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
  • Ssh Icu/Micu (A3), Ssh Cardio Icu (Cvicu) & Ssh Icu/Micu 3:EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date
  • Ssh Trauma Icu:TNCC required within 18 months of hire/transfer date Ssh Trauma Icu:ENPC or PALS required within 18 months of hire/transfer date
    
    Work Type:--
    
    Full Time
    
    
    Christus Health Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title: RN, Registered Nurse - ICU 4NTAbout CHRISTUS HealthAt CHRISTUS Health, we deliver a complete healing experience that respects the individual. We serve our communities with dignity. And with a good deal of admiration. CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit system made up of more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries. We are a community 45,000 strong, with over 15,000 physicians providing individualized care.--Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.Benefits
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Wellness and fitness programs
    • Medical benefits
    • Dental benefits
    • Vision benefits
    • Holiday Pay
    • Continuing Education
    • Pet insurance
    • Sick pay
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Referral bonus
    • Employee assistance programs
    • License and certification reimbursement
    • Life insurance
    • Discount program

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