Registered Nurse - Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU RN) - Local

Job Description
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston, TX)

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Duration: Base Period of 1 Year with Four (4) One-Year Option Periods

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

Number of Positions: 35

Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders

Work Areas Include:

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
• Emergency Room (ER)
• Medical/Surgical Units
• Stepdown Unit
• Spinal Cord Injury Unit
• Extended Care Unit

Oversight: Clinical oversight provided by VA Nurse Manager or designated nursing leadership.

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (ICU RNs) to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ICU consists of three units with 36 beds, dedicated to surgical, medical, and cardiac patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients, including those requiring isolation or COVID-19 treatment.
• Perform advanced critical care procedures, including:
  • Arterial line, hemodynamic, and central line monitoring.
  • Mechanical ventilation management and ECG interpretation.
  • Administration of vasoactive medications and thrombolytic therapy.
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Intra-Atrial Balloon Pump (IABP), and post-anesthesia recovery care.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans
• Administer medications, including IV and blood products
• Perform wound care, tracheostomy care, ventilator care, and suctioning
• Monitor vital signs and hemodynamic status
• Provide patient and family education
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records
• Respond to emergencies and provide clinical oversight to support staff
• Ensure compliance with PPE, hand hygiene, and BCMA protocols

Core Competencies:

• Patient-centered care
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Adherence to VA ICARE values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies.

Requirements

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA certified.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA certified.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, proficient in critical care procedures.
• OIG Search Result (OIG Exclusions List) *We will do this.
• SAM Search Result (SAM Search) *We will do this.

Schedule:

40-hour work week with flexible 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Benefits
Compensation Details:

• Total Weekly Gross Package: $1,732
  • Taxable Per Hour: $38.37/hour
  • Overtime Per Hour (Taxable): $57.55
  • Hourly Fringe ( Health and Welfare)/Company Benefits: $4.93/hour ($197.20/week)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision Coverage. See our Benefits Overview Here
• SCA Health & Welfare (H&W): $4.93/hour if benefits are not offered.
• Referral bonuses and long-term contract opportunities.
• Competitive overtime pay

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients needing critical care. Apply now and contribute to a team committed to excellence!