Registered Nurse-Trauma ICU

Registered Nurse – Trauma ICU (TICU) | Las Vegas, NV

Position Summary

The Trauma ICU RN provides specialized nursing care to acutely and critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring, medication management, and life‑sustaining therapies. This role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Nevada RN license (or ability to obtain)
• BLS & ACLS required upon hire
• TNCC & ABLS required within 12 months of hire
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience (within the last 3 years) in a similar acute care facility
• Recent Trauma ICU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience strongly preferred
• CCRN and/or TNCC highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, individualized patient care in a high‑acuity Trauma ICU setting
• Monitor and assess critically ill and trauma patients
• Administer medications and therapies per established protocols
• Perform invasive nursing procedures within scope of practice
• Develop and implement patient‑centered care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, clinically confident, and experienced in managing critically injured patients in a complex ICU environment. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and trauma‑focused critical care expertise are essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Ability to safely transfer and reposition patients
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced clinical setting