RN, Registered Nurse - 4N Neuro ICU
Corpus Christi, Texas
- Eligibility
- Surgical ICUCritical Care
- Unit
- SICU
Posted Jun 28 · New grads welcomed
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
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About this role
The unit is a 22-bed Neuro/Surgical ICU, with neuro being the primary focus. Admits a vast array of patients including Strokes with and without TNK administration, head trauma, craniotomies, aneurysm repairs, ICP monitoring, EVD placement/monitoring, and organ procurement. From a surgical standpoint, cares for all patients out of PACU (GI, ORTHO, SPINAL, etc.) with exception to any open hearts. Also admits medical ICU patients and on occasion will take overflow cardiac patients. The floor often has many bedside procedures; chest tube, bronchoscopy, and EGD, to name a few.
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“Experience One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Heal” · from this posting
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. 1 year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. BLS required. RN License in state of employment or compact. Current ACLS certification required. TNCC within 60 days of hire (experienced) or 18 months (new graduates). TCAR within 60 days of hire (experienced) or 18 months (new graduates). PALS within 30 days of hire (experienced) or 90 days (new graduates). All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
Place
- City
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Local household income
- $67,394/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Corpus Christi area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Corpus Christi sits along the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a laid-back beach-city lifestyle with year-round warm weather. The city stretches along Corpus Christi Bay, with Padre Island just to its east. Waterfront living, fishing, and coastal cuisine define the local culture, while several major hospital systems serve the growing region.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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