Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team at Fort Worth Regional Medical Center, where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care. We're seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.
Our facility is renowned for patient outcomes and nursing excellence, with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in critical care. You'll work alongside board-certified intensivists and utilize advanced monitoring systems while delivering evidence-based care to complex patients.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in the Critical Care Unit, including assessment, medication administration, and treatment implementation
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, and hemodynamic parameters
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Provide family education and emotional support during critical illness
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure compliance with JCAHO standards
- Participate in rapid response and code blue activations
- Mentor new nurses and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Current Texas RN license (or compact license with Texas endorsement)
- BSN degree required; MSN preferred
- 2+ years of critical care experience in an acute care setting
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Strong proficiency in Epic EMR system
- Demonstrated critical thinking and rapid assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays