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Trauma ICU RN - Full Time

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a patient was getting worse and the team hadn't recognized it yet.

What they are checking: Clinical vigilance and the persistence to escalate until someone acts.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a plan during rounds. What did you do?

What they are checking: Confident, respectful advocacy using bedside observations to influence the plan of care.

What would you do

You're receiving a trauma patient from the OR with a chest tube, a fresh laparotomy and two pressors running. What do you check in the first fifteen minutes?

What they are checking: A structured approach to a fresh post-op trauma patient so nothing critical is missed during the busy arrival.

A trauma patient's family arrives and nobody has told them much yet. How do you handle the first conversation?

What they are checking: Compassionate communication that gives honest information within scope and connects them with the team.

How do you support a family when a trauma patient is moving toward organ donation or withdrawal of care?

What they are checking: Understanding the nurse's role in end-of-life care and coordinating with donation and palliative teams.

About the work

How do you monitor a patient with a traumatic brain injury, and what changes would make you call right away?

What they are checking: Knowledge of neuro checks, pressure goals and early signs of herniation in head-injured patients.

What does the lethal triad in trauma mean, and what do you do at the bedside to prevent it?

What they are checking: Understanding how hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy feed each other, and the nursing actions that stop it.

How do you titrate vasopressors, and what are you watching besides the blood pressure?

What they are checking: Safe titration practice that considers perfusion, lab trends and line safety, not just a number.

How do you prevent complications like pressure injuries, VAP and blood clots in a trauma patient who is immobile for days?

What they are checking: Attention to the preventive bundles that protect ICU patients over a long stay.

Describe how you would care for a patient with an open abdomen or multiple fractures in traction.

What they are checking: Comfort with the complex wound, device and positioning needs specific to trauma ICU patients.

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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** 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. Schedule: • 12- hour rotating shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a) • Every 3rd weekend required • Holiday rotation required 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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