Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) for an Acuity Adaptable Unit. This role requires a strong foundation in critical care nursing with specific experience in post-cardiac catheterization patients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in CRRT and potentially familiar with balloon pump and Swan‑Ganz catheter management.

• Provide direct patient care in an acuity adaptable environment, functioning beyond a standard ICU setting.
• Manage and care for patients post-cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Administer and monitor Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
• Perform sheath pulls as indicated for post-cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor patient vital signs, assess conditions, and respond to changes promptly.
• Document patient care, observations, and interventions accurately and comprehensively.
• Float to other units within their skill set or to designated sites within a 40‑mile radius as needed.

• End of Week (EOW) and End of Holiday (EOH) rotations are required.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
• At least 2 years of overall nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.
• Experience caring for post-cardiac catheterization patients.
• Competency in performing Sheath Pulls.

• Experience with balloon pumps.
• Experience with Swan‑Ganz catheter monitoring.
• Prior travel nursing experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• 2+ years of nursing experience.
• ICU experience required.
• Experience with post‑cath patients.
• CRRT experience.
• Balloon pump experience is a plus.
• Swan‑Ganz catheter experience is a plus.

• Critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Proficient in patient monitoring.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

• EPIC

• Adult critical care patients, including those recovering from cardiac procedures.

• Acuity Adaptable Unit (not a pure ICU)

• May be required to float onsite within their skill set.
• May be required to float to sites within a 40‑mile radius if needed.