ICU Nurse - Trauma Unit

Job Summary

The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced and challenging environment. Responsibilities include monitoring patients post‑surgery, strokes, comorbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications, and intervening during medical emergencies. The role is designed for nurses with foundational critical care knowledge who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient‑centered care.

• 12‑hour rotating shifts (5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m.)
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holiday rotation required

Theda Care Neenah ICU – Neenah, Wisconsin. 14bed general medical/surgical ICU with a focus on neuro (certified stroke center) and trauma (level2 regional trauma center).

• 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.

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• Minimum 1year of hospital RN experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6months of hire.
• BSN required within 5years for nurses without a BSN at hire.
• Evidence of manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and physical ability to lift up to 50pounds.

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to 50pounds without assistance. Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, sharp objects, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, electrical shock, high noise, potential for aggressive patients, and bodily fluids.

Schedule:

12‑hour rotating shifts, 30 hours weekly, 0.75 FTE. Overtime exempt:
No.

Theda Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.