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ThedaCare

Trauma ICU RN

Neenah, WI · On-site

The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill ... trauma (level 2 regional trauma center). Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering ...

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A Trauma ICU RN is a Registered Nurse who specializes in caring for critically ill or injured patients in the trauma intensive care unit. These nurses are trained to provide advanced life support, monitor complex medical conditions, and assist in emergency procedures following traumatic injuries like accidents or violence. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver rapid, high-quality care to patients with life-threatening injuries. Trauma ICU RNs must have excellent assessment skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to respond quickly in high-pressure situations.

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Trauma ICU RN

Trauma ICU RN

ThedaCare

Neenah, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

ThedaCare rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

566th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!
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. The main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes, medical co-morbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications and intervening during medical emergencies. This role is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.
Job Description:
** At least 1 year of hospital RN experience preferred**
Schedule:
  • 12- hour Rotating (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a)
  • Every 3rd weekend required
  • Holiday rotation required

Unit Details (ICU-Neenah Hospital):
ThedaCare Neenah ICU is a 14 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical intensive care unit, with a focus on neuro (certified stroke center), and trauma (level 2 regional trauma center). Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic critical care nursing to both patients and families.
This is where critical thinking meets high-stakes care. You'll manage complex neurological and traumatic injuries-everything from severe TBIs and strokes to multi-system trauma-requiring constant assessment, rapid intervention, and close collaboration with intensivists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary teams. It's fast-paced, but deeply rewarding work where your expertise directly impacts outcomes in life-altering moments.
This isn't just a job. It's a role for nurses who want to be challenged, who thrive under pressure, and who find purpose in being there for patients and families on their hardest days.
Key Accountabilities
  • 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.

Qualifications
  • Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure
  • BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date

Physical Demands
  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Work Environment
  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
  • Occasional high noise level in work environment
  • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
  • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another, little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and pharmacological agents
  • Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Scheduled FTE:
0.9Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoWorker Shift Details:
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We want to make exceptional care effortless for our patients. At ThedaCare, that means going above and beyond treating a particular condition – it means helping you achieve better health for life. You and your family are at the center of everything we do, from prioritizing your schedule when making appointments to designing our facilities for your comfort and convenience. Remaining proactive in your care allows us to better predict and prevent disease before complications arise, and when it comes to making important health-related decisions, we are here to support you. In every interaction, we want you to have full confidence the care you receive is purposeful, cost-effective and will help you continue enjoying life as you’ve planned it. ThedaCare is the third largest healthcare employer in Wisconsin, and the largest employer in Northeast Wisconsin with over 7,000 team members.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Neenah, WI, US

Year founded

1909

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