ICU RN - Trauma Unit

Job Summary

The ICU RN 1 (ICU – Neenah) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced environment. The role supports patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes or medical comorbidities, manages ventilation, titrates vasoactive IV medications, and intervenes during medical emergencies. The ICU nurse works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient‑centered care.

• 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 appropriate use of invasive and non‑invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Accurately document patient care activities 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) with life‑saving interventions such as 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.

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• At least 1 year of hospital RN experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within five (5) years for non‑BSN nurses with less than one (1) year of licensed experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to move freely (stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, and pull) and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens while performing duties.
• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination needed for patient‑care procedures.

• 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.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods; transporting, transferring, and positioning patients and equipment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents, and aggressive patients.

Schedule:

12‑hour rotating shifts (5:30 a.m.–6 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.–6 a.m.) with every third weekend and holiday rotation required.

Weekly hours: 30 hours

FTE: 0.75

Location:

Theda Care Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:
No

• Lifestyle engagement (health coaches, relaxation rooms, health‑focused apps).
• Minimal or zero copays; team‑member cost‑sharing premiums; daycare options.
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Retirement plan with employer match.

Theda Care 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.