Trauma ICU RN - Full Time

Schedule

• 12- hour rotating shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a) Every 3rd weekend required Holiday rotation required Key Accountabilities Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support. Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols. Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team. Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non-invasive techniques. Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care. Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress. Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life-saving interventions like CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management. Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans. Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required. Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies. Qualifications
• Current
• Wisconsin
• RN or compact nursing licensure
• BSN
• Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date Physical Demands Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures Work Environment Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another, little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients
• Scheduled
• Weekly
• Hours: 36
• Scheduled
• FTE: 0.9
• Location: ThedaCare
• Regional
• Medical
• Center -
• Neenah -
• Neenah,Wisconsin
• Overtime
• Exempt:
• No
• Worker
• Shift
• Details: Variable About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.