ICU RN Job in Dodge City, KS

St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our 10-bed Intensive Care Unit. This is a day shift position working 3x12-hour shifts on a schedule that includes 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week cycle.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Titrate critical drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic agents, and specialized medications
• Monitor patients presenting with abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• Manage insulin drips and coordinate with on-site hospitalist or intensivist
• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment; no nurse aides staffed on the unit
• May float to PCU/Stepdown, Med-Surg Telemetry, or other acuity levels as needed; may perform CNA duties if required

Unit Environment

• GE telemetry monitoring with dedicated tele tech available 24/7
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 with CPAP, BiPap, high-flow oxygen, and ventilator support
• Electronic charting via EPIC
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options with efforts to honor requests
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• Holiday coverage requirements apply

Requirements

• Current Kansas RN license
• Seasoned ICU nursing experience required
• Current ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications
• BSN not required
• Valid driver's license; must reside within 60 miles of facility
• Must be in-state for orientation week (remote modules may be available for initial training)

Position Details

Assignment duration is 91 days, starting December 7, 2026. Weekly pay is $2,091. Scrub color is navy blue.