Critical Care RN / RT

Methodist Health System seeks a Critical Care RN / RT to deliver high acuity, evidence-based care in ICU and step-down settings. You will assess, monitor, and manage critically ill patients, administer medications and ventilator therapies, interpret labs and diagnostics, and coordinate interdisciplinary care. Partner closely with physicians and allied teams to develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure safe transitions. Thrive in a mission-driven, faith-based, collaborative environment with strong clinical resources, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for career growth in North Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to high-acuity patients in ICU and step-down units
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status using advanced clinical tools
• Manage ventilators and respiratory support therapies per physician orders and protocols
• Administer medications, blood products, and treatments safely and accurately
• Interpret labs, diagnostic tests, and arterial blood gases to guide care decisions
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and comply with regulatory standards
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement protocols
• Participate in ongoing training, competencies, and unit-based initiatives

Required Skills

• Critical care nursing
• Respiratory therapy
• Ventilator management
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Medication administration
• Arterial blood gas interpretation
• Patient and family education
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Infection prevention and control