Critical Care RN / RT

Methodist Health System is seeking a Critical Care RN / RT to deliver high-acuity care for critically ill patients in our Dallas facilities. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators and advanced hemodynamic monitoring, administer medications and titrate drips, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition. You will collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based care plans. Our mission-driven, faith-based culture emphasizes compassion, safety, continual learning, and professional growth within a supportive, team-focused critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care assessments and continuous monitoring of ICU patients.
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support modalities.
• Administer and titrate IV medications, including vasoactive drips, per protocols.
• Respond to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition using ACLS guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR.
• Follow strict infection prevention, safety, and quality standards.
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatments, and care plans.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Precept or mentor new staff as needed.

Required Skills

• Critical care nursing
• Respiratory therapy
• Ventilator management
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Medication administration and titration
• Patient assessment
• Care planning and documentation
• Infection control and patient safety
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration