ICU RN (Full-Time, Night Shift)
Farmington, Missouri
Provides direct patient care in an ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established nursing standards.
Posted Oct 3 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Night shift This is a full-time night shift role.
- Unit and setting
- ICU Provides direct patient care in an ICU setting
- License
- RN license Licenses: Valid RN license.Valid RN license
- Term
- Permanent This is a full-time night shift role.Full-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
- License
- Valid RN license Licenses: Valid RN license.
- Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Also asks
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities; ability to work safely and effectively in alertness-required positions.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience
- 2+ years for advanced roles
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical benefitsOffers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
- BenefitsDental benefits
- BenefitsVision benefits
- BenefitsRetirement plans
- BenefitsTuition assistance
- BenefitsPaid time off
More benefits (4)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with the healthcare team, patient, and family Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
- Day to day
- Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.
- Day to day
- Adheres to safety protocols and participates in quality improvement activities Supports a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and participating in quality improvement activities.
- Hours stated
- This is a full-time night shift role.
- Details
- Safety-sensitive duties requiring constant alertness Role involves safety-sensitive duties requiring constant alertness.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
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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Role
Overview
Provides direct patient care in an ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
Key
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.
- Supports a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and participating in quality improvement activities.
Qualifications & Skills
Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Licenses: Valid RN license.
Experience
No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
Skills
Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities; ability to work safely and effectively in alertness-required positions.
Additional Information
- This is a full-time night shift role.
- Role involves safety-sensitive duties requiring constant alertness.
- Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
What's around it?
Farmington, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average