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ICU RN - Trauma Unit

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted May 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What ICU or trauma experience do you bring, and what kind of patients have you cared for?

What they are checking: Whether their critical care background fits the acuity of a trauma ICU in Neenah, and where they will need support.

Tell me about a time you supported a family facing a very poor prognosis.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle hard conversations with compassion and honesty, which is common in trauma ICU.

Tell me about a time you spoke up when you disagreed with the plan for a critical patient.

What they are checking: Whether they advocate firmly and respectfully, which matters when patients can't speak for themselves.

How do you take care of yourself after a hard loss on shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to process difficult cases, which affects long-term success in trauma ICU.

What would you do

Your head injury patient's pupils change. What do you do in the next few minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a neurological emergency and act fast with the right calls and steps.

How do you stay calm and organized during a trauma admission when many people are in the room?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their role clear and communicate in closed loops during chaotic moments.

About the work

A trauma patient's blood pressure keeps dropping despite fluids. Walk me through your thinking.

What they are checking: Whether they think through hemorrhage and other causes and know how to escalate and prepare for blood or pressors.

How do you titrate vasoactive drips safely?

What they are checking: Whether they understand goals, monitoring and small steady adjustments on high-risk infusions.

How do you care for a patient on a ventilator to prevent complications?

What they are checking: Whether they know ventilator bundle steps like head of bed, oral care and sedation breaks.

How do you watch for and treat alcohol withdrawal in a trauma patient?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize withdrawal early, since it often complicates trauma recovery and can be dangerous.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

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: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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