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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – $20K SignOn – NIGHTS – Watertown Regional Medical Center Jobs in Watertown, WI at Watertown Regional Medical Center
We are looking for Full Time NIGHT shift ICU Registered Nurses (RN) / Critical Care RN to join our ICU Team at Watertown Regional Medical Center!
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- Full Time positions
- Night Shift
Watertown Regional Medical Center, is a 95-bed facility, for over 115 years we have been providing healthcare services to the Watertown area, including residents of Dodge and Jefferson Counties. Our team of approximately 650 includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare workers are dedicated to ensuring our community receives the highest-quality patient care. Our services have grown to include Emergency and Urgent Care, Primary Care, Women’s Health, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, and many additional specialties. We are located at: 125 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, performs assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN ensures optimal patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
- Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events
- Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments
- Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment
- Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
- Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions
- Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations
- Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements
- Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
- Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
License/Certification
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
- De-escalation Training required
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – $20K SignOn – NIGHTS – Watertown Regional Medical Center
Company: Watertown Regional Medical Center
Location: Watertown, WI
