Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/CCU
PRN

An ICU/CCU nurse provides critical care to patients with severe conditions, monitoring their vital signs closely, administering medications, performing advanced life support interventions like CPR and defibrillation, and collaborating closely with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans; essentially focusing on the most critical cardiac patients within an intensive care unit setting.

Responsibilities:

Continuously monitoring vital signs like heart rhythm (ECG), blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, identifying and responding quickly to changes in patient condition.
Precisely administering complex cardiac medications, including emergency medications like antiarrhythmics and vasopressors, according to physician orders.
Performing advanced cardiac life support procedures like CPR, defibrillation, and pacemaker insertion in emergency situations.
Interpreting and managing invasive hemodynamic monitoring data like central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery pressure.
Educating patients and their families about their heart condition, treatment plan, and self-care measures.
Providing emotional support to patients and families facing critical cardiac situations.

Qualifications:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
BLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum 1 year of experience required.
Ability to rapidly assess patient situations, interpret complex data, and make timely clinical decisions.
Expertise in cardiac monitoring, advanced life support techniques, and medication administration.
Effective communication with physicians, other healthcare team members, and patients/families.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

Odessa Regional Medical Center was founded in 1975 as Odessa Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Through the years, the hospital grew and evolved into a full-service healthcare facility and the name was changed to Odessa Regional Medical Center to reflect its larger campus and more comprehensive services. The hospital has 225 beds and has approximately 250 physicians on staff and has over 700 employees.

Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Odessa Regional Medical Center

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