CARE RN Critical Care Float Part Time Night

Float Critical Care Nurse

The float critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient's condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments, and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

Job Description

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients
• Assess patient conditions and perform diagnostic tests
• Begin treatments and assist doctors with medical procedures
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment
• Interpret and record electronic displays

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Previous nursing experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri